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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvel Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Gouken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arvel Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garnett moves out of range as Gouken strikes.
Gouken gets a double leg takedown into Garnett's guard.
Garnett has Gouken pulled in close to control his posture.
Garnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gouken is looking to work some ground and pound but Garnett has wrist control.
Gouken won't allow Garnett to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garnett holds on and takes a little breather.
Garnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gouken regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garnett.
Garnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gouken wants to control but Garnett passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garnett trying to control the action but Gouken is working from the bottom.
Garnett stops Gouken from getting back to his feet.
Garnett is keen to just control but Gouken is a slippery customer.
Gouken is concentrating on defense, preventing Garnett from advancing position.
Garnett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gouken is not content to let Garnett control the position.
Garnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gouken moves into full guard.
Garnett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gouken wants to stand up but Garnett is controlling him.
Garnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gouken is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gouken clobbers Garnett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gouken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gouken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gouken scores with a three punch combo!
Gouken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garnett walks into a left hand.
Garnett lands a lovely overhand right.
Garnett scores with the left hand. Gouken knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garnett throws a push kick but Gouken slaps the foot to one side.
Garnett misses with a wild body shot.
Scott Gouken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gouken lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gouken throws a chopping leg kick but Garnett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gouken with a nice cross.
Gouken shoots for a takedown but Garnett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garnett looks to land a left hand but Gouken moved out of range nicely.
Gouken throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garnett.
Gouken wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Gouken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garnett doesn't seem phased though.
Garnett is rocked!
Garnett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gouken throws a series of punches but Garnett avoids them all with ease.
Gouken throws a shot from downtown. Garnett moves away and avoids it.
Gouken takes a swing at Garnett's ribcage but misses.
Garnett cracks the inside of Gouken's front leg.
Garnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gouken.
Garnett lands with a nice body punch.
Gouken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Gouken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gouken dominated that round.
That's time! Gouken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garnett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gouken - the referee stops the clock and Garnett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gouken. Garnett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gouken lands with an uppercut that bounces Garnett off the cage and back into range.
Garnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Gouken finish him?
Gouken closes the distance but Garnett moves to the side
and Garnett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gouken connects with a stiff jab that staggers Garnett - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Gouken!
Scott Gouken gave a mention to Elite Canadian Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Moneybags was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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144 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skyler Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Myles closes the distance and clinches up with Moneybags, looking for a takedown. Myles pushes Moneybags against the cage but Moneybags circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moneybags jabs Myles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moneybags misses with a series of wild punches.
Moneybags works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Myles walks into a stiff left hand from Moneybags.
Myles tries to clinch there but Moneybags circles away.
Moneybags looks for the body kick but Myles saw that one coming.
Myles wants to clinch
and Moneybags counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneybags keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skyler Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myles swats away the attempt to clinch by Moneybags.
Myles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneybags tries to avoid it but Myles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneybags to the ground. Moneybags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles looks to land a combination but Moneybags avoids it well.
Moneybags throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moneybags misses with a combination
and Myles counters with a one-two to the body.
Myles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moneybags holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Myles tries to land knees in the clinch but Moneybags avoids the damage to the body.
Moneybags throws a head punch that misses.
Myles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moneybags softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moneybags takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Myles has Moneybags pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moneybags manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moneybags.
Moneybags breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moneybags.
Moneybags takes a swing at Myles's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myles shoots for a double leg takedown but Moneybags sprawls well. He's pushed Myles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moneybags swats away the attempt to clinch by Myles.
Moneybags takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Moneybags stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moneybags wants it to stay on the feet.
Moneybags scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Moneybags, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moneybags thuds a left hand into Myles's body.
Myles slips under a jab from Moneybags.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags with a jab.
Moneybags moves into the clinch.
Myles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moneybags tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
Myles jumps guard but Moneybags stands there with Myles around his waist. Myles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moneybags tries to work over Myles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moneybags pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moneybags misses the shot to the body.
Moneybags scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Myles ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.
Moneybags circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moneybags counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a wild body kick that Myles sees coming a mile off.
Myles clinches with his opponent.
Myles pulls guard effortlessly.
Moneybags won't allow Myles to sweep him here.
Myles trying to keep a closed guard but Moneybags is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moneybags throws a big elbow that misses.
Myles looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moneybags has picked Myles up and slammed him! Myles can't keep hold of the triangle and Moneybags manages to pass to side control!
Myles is looking to regain half guard here but Moneybags keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Moneybags dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Myles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Moneybags seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Myles is having none of it.
Myles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moneybags's waist but Moneybags gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myles off to one side.
Moneybags rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moneybags has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moneybags works over Myles's head and body with a nice combination.
Myles is rocked!
Myles slips under a jab from Moneybags.
Oh Myles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myles moves away from the strike by Moneybags.
Myles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneybags throws out the jab.
Moneybags misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Myles avoids them all with ease.
Moneybags misses with a straight left.
Moneybags misses with a looping left.
Myles moves out of range as Moneybags strikes.
The fighters circling - Moneybags throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moneybags waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneybags throws out a loose jab but Myles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moneybags throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myles.
Myles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moneybags throws a looping overhand right but Myles ducks down to avoid it.
Myles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moneybags misses with a straight left.
Skyler Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Moneybags.
Moneybags misses with a double jab.
Moneybags is breathing heavily.
Myles defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags looks to land a right hand but Myles moved out of range.
Myles closes the distance but Moneybags moves to the side
and Moneybags counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Moneybags!
A victorious John Moneybags 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Life Goes On. Birmiski has chosen I'm Back - T.I as his entrance music. Ari Birmiski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Birmiski is keeping the position.
Birmiski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birmiski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones's coaches at Palazzo Paisano have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birmiski winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birmiski lands a nice short elbow.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Birmiski defends easily.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Birmiski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Birmiski lands a heavy elbow.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Birmiski is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Birmiski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Birmiski.
Birmiski passes to full mount!
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Birmiski has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Birmiski with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Jones tries to reverse the position but Birmiski maintains control.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Birmiski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Birmiski.
Birmiski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot lands for Birmiski! Jones is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Birmiski!
Ari Birmiski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Country boy can survive. Akabaro has chosen African Assassin - Mo Marah as his entrance music. Kwame Akabaro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kwame Akabaro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hughes scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Akabaro avoids nicely.
Akabaro throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes looks to land a combination but Akabaro avoids it well.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akabaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akabaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akabaro throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akabaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akabaro walks into a jab.
Akabaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Akabaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes lands a jab.
Akabaro misses with a looping right.
Akabaro swings widly with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Akabaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Akabaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Akabaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Akabaro moves away and avoids it.
Hughes slips a jab from Akabaro.
Hughes slips a jab from Akabaro.
Hughes works over Akabaro's head and body with a nice combination.
Akabaro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes lands a huge takedown. Akabaro is out but the ref is slow to react and Hughes lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Akabaro lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratt Hughes!
An out of breath Ratt Hughes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kwame Akabaro spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell has chosen Ellie Goulding - Burn as his entrance music. Artem Bessmertin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessmertin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harrell sprawls well initially but Bessmertin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Bessmertin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bessmertin being controlled here momentarily.
Harrell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bessmertin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessmertin preventing the sweep.
Harrell working a defensive guard but Bessmertin manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bessmertin 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.
Harrell is not content to let Bessmertin control the position.
Harrell is trying to improve his position.
Bessmertin trying to control the position but Harrell is working away.
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.
Who's going to make the next move?
Harrell tries to bench press Bessmertin off him but Bessmertin keeps the position.
Bessmertin is looking to take a break and control but Harrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bessmertin tries to work over Harrell's front leg with a kick but Harrell checks it.
Bessmertin dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessmertin.
Harrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot
and Harrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bessmertin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bessmertin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Artem Bessmertin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessmertin throws an overhand right that lands on Harrell's shoulder, as Harrell tries to avoid the shot.
Bessmertin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bessmertin misses with an uppercut. Harrell saw that one coming.
Harrell throws a right hand that misses
and Bessmertin counters with a single leg into guard. Harrell didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessmertin postures up.
Bessmertin preventing the sweep.
Bessmertin postures up in Harrell's guard and throws a big left but Harrell blocks it.
Harrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrell, not yet.
Harrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harrell content to stall in guard here.
Bessmertin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin dominated that round.
That's time! Bessmertin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrell fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Bessmertin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bessmertin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrell has momentary wrist control but Bessmertin slips an elbow through the middle.
Harrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrell, not yet.
Bessmertin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessmertin postures up in Harrell's guard and throws a big left but Harrell blocks it.
Bessmertin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin postures up.
Artem Bessmertin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bessmertin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harrell is trying to keep Bessmertin in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bessmertin misses with a shot to the body
and Harrell counters with a head kick. That will keep Bessmertin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bessmertin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bessmertin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bessmertin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Harrell lands but Bessmertin takes it in his stride.
Bessmertin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bessmertin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bessmertin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harrell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bessmertin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrell can do to turn this around?
Harrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bessmertin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
Harrell slips under a jab.
Bessmertin scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harrell counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Harrell misses
and Bessmertin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrell's guard.
Bessmertin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrell's head.
Bessmertin throws a big elbow that misses.
Bessmertin throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrell, not yet.
Harrell trying to control the position.
Bessmertin postures up and lands a big shot to Harrell's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bessmertin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bessmertin controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harrell trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bessmertin feints and then cracks Harrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrell down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bessmertin connects with a looping right hand.
Bessmertin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Harrell's guard now, I'm sure.
Bessmertin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harrell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bessmertin managing to control the position.
Bessmertin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrell is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessmertin keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin seems keen to control Harrell's posture.
Harrell forces his way into half guard.
Bessmertin is trying to maintain the position but Harrell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bessmertin wants to improve his position but Harrell is controlling well.
Shelton Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Bessmertin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrell trying to control from half guard but Bessmertin is working away.
Bessmertin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harrell loads up on a big right hand but Bessmertin slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin scores with a hook to the body. Harrell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bessmertin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrell can pounce on him.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Bessmertin misses its intended target.
Harrell lands a lovely overhand right.
Bessmertin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harrell scores with a leg kick.
Bessmertin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harrell looks to throw the jab but Bessmertin is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bessmertin. That's going to slow Harrell down.
Bessmertin scores with a sloppy right hand. Harrell should have avoided that one.
A cross from Bessmertin lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bessmertin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bessmertin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrell manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bessmertin, as that shot connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bessmertin tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bessmertin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Bessmertin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bessmertin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Bessmertin!
Artem Bessmertin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop has chosen 999 - Homicide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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200 lbs
17 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a push kick but Illiadis slaps the foot to one side.
Illiadis lands with a nice combination. Bishop backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Bobby Bishop has been cut.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Illiadis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Illiadis feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop misses the jab.
Bishop tries to work over Illiadis's front leg with a kick but Illiadis checks it.
Illiadis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Illiadis fails to land the takedown.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Illiadis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Illiadis.
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!
Illiadis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bishop backs up against the cage.
Illiadis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries to clinch up.
Bishop throws a right hand that Illiadis ducks under and follows up with a left that Illiadis also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Illiadis shrugs it off though.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Illiadis.
Illiadis dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Illiadis is out of range.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Illiadis counters with a single leg into guard. Bishop didn't expect that.
Illiadis preventing the sweep.
Illiadis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishop dives on top into guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Illiadis is retaining full guard.
Illiadis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Illiadis keeps moving.
Illiadis being controlled here, momentarily.
Illiadis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
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!
Illiadis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard.
Illiadis is pushing down on Bishop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bishop is fighting to maintain full guard but Illiadis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Illiadis trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
Illiadis 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.
Illiadis wants to pass the guard but Bishop is defending well.
Illiadis throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Illiadis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Illiadis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Illiadis is trying to work for a kimura but Bishop is defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Illiadis sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bishop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Illiadis throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop throws a jab when Illiadis was well out of range.
Bishop's coach down at AD Sparstars Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bishop's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Illiadis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Illiadis slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Illiadis slips the punch.
Bobby Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Illiadis blocks a jab.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Illiadis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illias Illiadis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Illiadis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bishop is pulling down on Illiadis's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Illiadis has gone for a leg lock! Bishop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Illiadis's guard.
Illiadis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Illiadis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Illiadis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Illiadis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
Illiadis trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Illiadis is looking to advance position but Bishop has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Illiadis is trying to escape the mount.
Bishop controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis can't escape the position.
Bishop tries to control but Illiadis wriggling away.
Bishop is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Illiadis is trying desperately to improve position.
Illiadis is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop looking to control and managing it 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.
Illiadis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Illiadis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Illiadis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Illiadis controlling from the top position.
Illiadis wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Illiadis misses.
Illiadis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Illiadis cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Illiadis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop throws a hook but Illiadis blocks it.
Illiadis checks a low kick from Bishop.
Illiadis swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Illiadis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Illiadis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Illiadis stalling against the cage.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illiadis is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bishop to keep the fight standing.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Illiadis.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Illiadis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Illiadis breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Illiadis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Illiadis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Bishop takes a swing at Illiadis's ribcage but misses.
Illiadis misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Illiadis, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Illiadis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bishop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Illiadis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Illiadis misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bishop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Illiadis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Illiadis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Illiadis throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Illiadis's knee momentarily.
Bishop takes a swing at Illiadis's ribcage but misses.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Illiadis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop throws a low kick but Illiadis moves out of range easily.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bishop.
Illiadis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bishop's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
Illiadis throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
Illiadis looking to pass the guard.
Illiadis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.
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 Illias Illiadis.
I think Illiadis 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illias Illiadis!
After winning the bout, Illias Illiadis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cockenschtuff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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27
298 lbs
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269 lbs
29 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Convicted Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer avoids the head kick by Cockenschtuff.
Killer misses with a hook. Cockenschtuff ducked under it nicely.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Cockenschtuff.
Killer tries to work over Cockenschtuff's front leg with a kick but Cockenschtuff checks it.
Killer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a right hook to the body.
Cockenschtuff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cockenschtuff throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cockenschtuff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Killer takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Convicted Killer has been cut.
We've been told by Killer's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cockenschtuff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cockenschtuff misses with a hook
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cockenschtuff is able to avoid easily.
Killer throws a body kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cockenschtuff connects with a solid leg kick.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer thows a leg kick but Cockenschtuff checks it
and Cockenschtuff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killer avoids the head kick by Cockenschtuff.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff tries a head kick but it misses.
Cockenschtuff wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer blocks a low kick nicely.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cockenschtuff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Killer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body shot.
Killer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cockenschtuff moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Cockenschtuff closes the distance and clinches.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Lester Cockenschtuff has been cut.
Nice body punch from Cockenschtuff.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Cockenschtuff avoids the damage to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killer.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Cockenschtuff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cockenschtuff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
Killer throws an elbow but it misses.
Killer misses with some punches.
Cockenschtuff managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Cockenschtuff blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cockenschtuff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Cockenschtuff landing knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cockenschtuff pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff scores a nice knee to the body.
Cockenschtuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killer's defenses.
Cockenschtuff lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cockenschtuff.
Convicted Killer's cut is getting worse.
Cockenschtuff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer is rocked!
Convicted Killer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cockenschtuff presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cockenschtuff stalling in the clinch.
Cockenschtuff dips a shoulder and cracks Killer with a mighty uppercut! Killer falls back against the cage and Cockenschtuff unloads with a barrage of strikes! Killer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cockenschtuff screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Cockenschtuff!
A victorious Lester Cockenschtuff 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, F**k What Happens Tonight. Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cloltran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Washington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cloltran feints a jab promting Washington to slip. Cloltran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Cloltran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington connects with a leg kick. Cloltran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington misses with a kick to the body
so Cloltran counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cloltran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cloltran.
Cloltran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cloltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cloltran's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran looking to control.
Cloltran seems keen to control Washington's posture.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Cloltran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cloltran keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington lands with a kick to the temple. Cloltran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cloltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cloltran sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Washington throws the left hand but Cloltran avoids the punch easily.
Washington moves away from the strike by Cloltran.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Cloltran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cloltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cloltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cloltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Washington digs a good hook to Cloltran's body.
Cloltran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington digs a good hook to Cloltran's body.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Cloltran moves away and avoids it.
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington throws out a leg kick but Cloltran moves out of range and Washington only half commits.
Cloltran dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Cloltran's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Cloltran connects with a body shot.
Cloltran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cloltran tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cloltran is able to avoid easily.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Cloltran checks it.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Cloltran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Cloltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cloltran moves out of range as Washington throws a body kick.
Washington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cloltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cloltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloltran.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Cloltran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cloltran throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cloltran is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Washington.
Cloltran is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Cloltran into the cage.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
Cloltran lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington presses Cloltran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Cloltran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cloltran has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Cloltran.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Cloltran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Cloltran tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Cloltran to work.
Cloltran throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cloltran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Washington up against the cage.
Cloltran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cloltran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Washington can turn it around.
Cloltran digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Cloltran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buzz Cloltran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cloltran is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washington as Cloltran tries to tie him up.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cloltran has hold of one of Washington's legs. Washington is fighting the takedown attempt but Cloltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloltran stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cloltran throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washington wants to control from the top but Cloltran keeps moving.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Cloltran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cloltran is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Cloltran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cloltran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cloltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cloltran is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cloltran connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran trying to control the pace.
Cloltran trying to control from Washington's half guard. Washington has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Cloltran wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Cloltran postures up and lands a big shot to Washington's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Cloltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Cloltran.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Cloltran moves out of range easily.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Cloltran is out of range.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cloltran misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Cloltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cloltran tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily
so Washington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cloltran is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Cloltran keeps moving.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cloltran controlling the position.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington postures up in Cloltran's guard and throws a big left but Cloltran blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Cloltran avoids a kick to the body.
Cloltran clinches up against the cage.
Cloltran throws a head punch that misses.
Washington taking a breather.
Cloltran wants to stall.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
Cloltran tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloltran lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
A body shot lands from Cloltran.
A shot in the inside from Cloltran.
Cloltran lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Cloltran.
Washington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Washington misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington trying to stall but Cloltran improves his position.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Cloltran's ribcage. Cloltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Cloltran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cloltran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cloltran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Cloltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Cloltran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloltran is looking for a takedown.
Cloltran working aggressively here.
Cloltran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloltran.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Cloltran avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cloltran or not.
Cloltran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cloltran wants a takedown but no success here.
Cloltran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloltran misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Cloltran back against the cage.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Washington working aggressively here.
Cloltran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Samuel Washington just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington tries for a takedown but Cloltran circles away easily
and Cloltran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cloltran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloltran.
Cloltran lands with a right to the head.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cloltran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cloltran lands with a light punch inside.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington blocking some punches.
Cloltran tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran misses with the head strike.
Cloltran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Cloltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cloltran throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cloltran's guard.
Cloltran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cloltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cloltran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cloltran avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Cloltran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Cloltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Cloltran throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Cloltran blocks a head kick by Washington.
Cloltran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Cloltran is very close to passing his half guard.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloltran.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloltran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Cloltran is keeping busy.
Cloltran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloltran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington wants to slow Cloltran down by chopping away at his legs.
Washington clobbers Cloltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Buzz Cloltran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Washington cracks Cloltran with an open hand slap.
Cloltran slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Cloltran shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Cloltran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cloltran lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington jabs Cloltran right on the nose. Cloltran blinks but takes it well.
Washington throws a body punch but Cloltran moves out of range.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran throws a shot to the body.
Washington throws a push kick but Cloltran slaps the foot to one side.
Cloltran misses with a straight right.
Washington looks to land a combination but Cloltran avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Washington.
Cloltran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cloltran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Washington!
Cloltran postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Washington wants to control but Cloltran postures up.
Cloltran working the head and body with strikes.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Cloltran is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cloltran connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Cloltran defends easily.
Cloltran is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cloltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cloltran looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Cloltran wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Cloltran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Cloltran!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Cloltran throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Cloltran from controlling successfully.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cloltran lands a couple of digs.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Cloltran is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Cloltran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cloltran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Buzz Cloltran retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corleone counters with a head kick that drops Milat to the mat! Milat scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Milat throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone moves out of range easily.
Milat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corleone looks to clinch
and Milat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Corleone misses the target.
Milat checks the leg kick.
Milat misses with a low kick as Corleone jumps back.
Milat blocks a head kick by Corleone.
Corleone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milat.
A jab lands there for Milat.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milat misses with a leg kick.
Milat throws the left hand but Corleone avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Milat finds it's way through Corleone's defenses.
Corleone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corleone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milat throws a lazy right hand but Corleone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corleone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses.
Milat throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corleone misses with an uppercut.
Corleone tries to clinch but Milat is having none of it.
Milat takes one on the button.
Milat circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Milat misses.
Corleone misses with a kick to the body.
Milat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corleone's calf.
Corleone lands a nice shot to the body.
Corleone slips a jab from Milat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Milat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corleone.
Corleone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corleone gets a clinch.
Corleone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Corleone.
Milat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milat manages to break the clinch.
Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corleone manages to avoid it.
Corleone tries a head kick but it misses.
Corleone throws a sloppy head kick and Milat moves out of range easily.
Corleone doesn't manage to clinch there - Milat circles away.
Milat is looking to chop away at Corleone's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corleone.
Milat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corleone dodges the punch combination from Milat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone thuds his right hand into Milat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corleone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Milat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Milat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corleone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milat thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat moves out of range of the leg kick from Corleone.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Corleone as he checks the leg kick.
Milat cracks Corleone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Milat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sonny Corleone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corleone throws a body kick that misses.
Corleone tries to clinch but Milat moves out of range.
Corleone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milat.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Corleone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milat throws out the jab.
Corleone tries to land a front kick but Milat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Milat walks into a left hand.
Milat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
Corleone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Milat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corleone tries to clinch but Milat moves out of range.
Ivan Milat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone throws a nice looking combination but Milat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
Milat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milat misses with a right hand
and Corleone counters with a body kick that stops Milat in his tracks momentarily.
Corleone rushes Milat and presses him up against the cage.
Milat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Milat cracks Corleone with a nice body shot.
Milat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Corleone misses with the head strike.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Corleone.
Corleone avoiding damage as Milat throws knees to the body.
Milat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
Milat scores with the left hand. Corleone knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws the left hand but Corleone avoids the punch easily.
Corleone misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milat.
Milat lands a body shot.
A cross from Milat lands.
Milat stalks Corleone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corleone's face. Corleone staggers backwards, shaken.
Corleone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Milat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milat lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milat!
Sonny Corleone's cut is getting worse.
Milat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone.
Corleone looks to score with a jab to the body but Milat is just out of range.
Milat moves out of range as Corleone throws a body kick.
Corleone moves in looking to clinch but Milat pushes him off.
Corleone throws a lazy head kick
and Milat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milat feints with a jab and clips Corleone right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Corleone is sent crashing into the canvas and Milat leaps in for the kill! Corleone tries to get to his feet but Milat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Corleone is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phraya Phichai!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Socha tries to clinch but Phichai moves out of range.
Socha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Socha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Socha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socha tries to clinch up but Phichai circles away and keeps his distance.
Socha tries to clinch
and Phichai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Socha avoids a kick to the body.
Phichai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phichai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phichai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Phichai tenderised Socha's leg. Socha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phichai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha.
Nice body kick there by Socha.
Phichai takes the fight into the clinch.
Phichai tries a body shot but Socha blocks it.
Socha digs a right hand underneath Phichai's ribcage. Phichai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Phichai.
Socha misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Socha.
Phichai working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Phichai.
Socha dodges an elbow strike from Phichai.
Phichai lands an elbow that stopped Socha in his tracks for a moment.
Socha breaks the clinch.
Socha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phichai has time to react.
Phichai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phichai scores with a jab to the body.
Socha throws a good cross that connects.
Socha scores with a spinning back kick!
Phichai throws a push kick but Socha slaps the foot to one side.
Phichai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phichai scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha avoids the body shot from Phichai.
Socha is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Socha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Socha thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phichai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phichai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socha manages to avoid it.
Socha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Phichai tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range.
Socha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phichai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phichai thuds a left hand into Socha's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phichai 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 Socha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Socha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phichai with a nice cross.
Socha wants to land a leg kick but Phichai is out of range.
Socha throws a hook to the side of Phichai's head but Phichai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phichai swings for the body but Socha moves out of range.
Socha looks to throw the jab but Phichai is out of range.
Phichai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phichai tries to clinch but Socha is having none of it.
Socha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phichai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai wants to slow Socha down by chopping away at his legs.
Phichai keeps Socha at a distance using the push kick.
Socha cracks Phichai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Socha scores with a spinning back kick!
Socha pushes Phichai away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Socha.
Some wild striking there from Socha.
Socha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phichai's hands.
Socha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phichai.
Socha blocks a jab.
Phichai stuffs the takedown.
Phichai feints and then cracks Socha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socha down.
Phichai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Socha.
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!
Phichai misses with a head kick.
Phichai throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phichai checks it well.
Socha avoids a kick to the body.
Socha looks to land a right hand but Phichai moved out of range.
Socha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phichai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Socha rather than just go for the knockout.
Socha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Phichai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phichai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phichai throws a poor cross that misses
and Socha counters with a big head kick but Phichai shrugs it off.
Phichai throws a sloppy head kick
and Socha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Phichai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phichai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socha preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phraya Phichai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phichai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Socha swats away the attempt to clinch by Phichai.
Phichai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Socha moves into range and clinches up with Phichai.
Socha swings wildly with an uppercut but Phichai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Socha.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Socha.
Socha gets through Phichai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Socha wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha blocking some punches.
Phichai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socha scores with a shot to the side of Phichai's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phichai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Socha backwards.
Phichai cracks Socha with a nice body shot.
A short right from Phichai on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Socha.
Phichai managing to block the knees to the body from Socha.
Phichai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Socha backwards.
Phichai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Socha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phichai blocking some punches.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Socha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Socha working aggressively here.
Socha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phichai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Socha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phichai trying to land knees to the body.
Phichai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Phichai.
Socha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Socha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socha blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phichai.
Socha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Socha fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phichai tries a body shot but Socha blocks it.
Phichai looking to throw knees to the head but Socha is blocking nicely.
Socha tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Socha back against the cage.
Phichai tries a body shot but Socha blocks it.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Socha.
Phichai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phichai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socha lands an uppercut.
Socha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Socha.
Phichai misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phichai.
Phichai letting Socha take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Socha.
Socha is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha scores with a shot to the side of Phichai's head.
Socha blocking some punches.
Phichai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Socha fails to land.
Phichai swings wildly with an uppercut but Socha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Socha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socha lands with a right to the head.
Phichai pushes Socha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socha blocks a body shot from Phichai.
Phichai tries a body shot but Socha blocks it.
Socha wants to take the fight to the mat but Phichai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Socha lands an uppercut.
Phichai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phichai misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha stalling the fight.
Phichai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phichai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Socha is defending well for now.
Phichai lands with a light punch inside.
Phichai lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Socha.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phichai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Socha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Phraya Phichai has been cut.
Phichai misses with a knee strike.
Phichai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phichai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phichai stops a takedown attempt from Socha.
Phichai lands a nice uppercut.
Phichai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phichai blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Phichai.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phichai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phichai tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance.
Phichai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socha manages to avoid it.
That kick from Phichai tenderised Socha's leg. Socha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
Phichai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phichai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Socha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phichai.
Phichai is looking to clinch.
Phichai throws a lazy right hand but Socha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phraya Phichai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha misses with a lunging right hand
and Phichai counters with a nice uppercut.
Phichai throws a jab when Socha was well out of range.
Phichai scores with a decent looking hook.
Phichai moves out of range of the body kick from Socha.
Socha looks to land a right hand but Phichai moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Socha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phichai finds it's way round the side to connect with Socha's head.
Socha throws a series of punches but Phichai avoids them all with ease.
Phichai lands a body shot.
Phichai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Socha tries to clinch there but Phichai circles away.
Socha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phichai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phichai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phichai misses with a left hand
and Socha counters with a nice kick to the body.
Phichai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Socha is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phichai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phichai. Socha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Socha tried to score with a low kick but Phichai checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Socha.
Phichai ducks under a wild hook from Socha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai throws a leg kick that misses.
Phichai just misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai scores with a kick to the body.
Phichai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Phichai blocks the low kick.
Phichai throws a hook to the side of Socha's head but Socha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phichai connects with a crisp jab.
Socha moves in looking to clinch but Phichai pushes him off.
Socha lands a jab to the head.
Phichai avoids the body shot from Socha.
Phichai 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.
A leg kick checked by Socha.
Socha throws a jab when Phichai was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Socha blocks the leg kick.
Socha checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Socha. That did some damage!
Socha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phichai.
Socha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phichai.
Phraya Phichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phichai checks a leg kick.
Socha throws a low kick but Phichai avoids it.
Socha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phichai.
Phichai misses with a leg kick.
Socha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phichai works the jab nicely.
Phichai just misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai tests Socha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Socha misses with a low kick.
Phichai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Socha at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Socha's calf.
Socha misses with a low kick.
Socha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phichai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Phichai catches Socha right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Socha.
Good work by Phichai as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Socha.
A chopping leg kick lands by Socha.
Nice uppercut lands for Phichai. That snapped Socha's head back.
Phichai lands with a cross.
Phichai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phichai darts in and clinches Socha up against the cage.
Socha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socha breaks from the clinch.
Phichai lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Socha loads up on a big right hand but Phichai slips the punch.
Socha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Socha slips a straight right by Phichai.
Phichai throws a hook but Socha blocks it.
Phichai throws an overhand right that lands on Socha's shoulder, as Socha tries to avoid the shot.
Phichai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phichai cracks Socha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Socha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Socha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phichai.
Socha misses with a body shot.
Phichai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socha.
A solid leg kick lands there for Socha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha scores with a jab.
Phichai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Socha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phichai.
Socha throws a lazy right hand but Phichai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha connects with a leg kick. Phichai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Socha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Socha is rocked!
Socha 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.
Oh Socha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Socha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phichai connects with a body shot.
Socha seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Socha. Those never looked like landing.
Socha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Socha misses with a kick to the body.
Socha blocks the body kick.
Socha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phichai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Socha on the side of the head.
Phichai throws a head kick that Socha semi-blocks.
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!
Socha's corner calls for a 1-2. Socha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phichai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Socha in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha checks the leg kick.
Socha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phichai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Phichai lands a jab.
Socha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phichai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Phichai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phichai. Socha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phichai is looking to clinch but Socha is avoiding it.
Socha throws a hook but Phichai avoids it easily.
Socha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Socha lands with a good body shot.
Socha lands a head shot.
Socha throws the kick towards the body but Phichai avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Socha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phichai throws a head kick but Socha moves out of range.
Phichai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Socha.
Phichai misses with a head kick.
Phichai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Socha lunges at Phichai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phichai's hand.
Phichai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phichai blocks the body kick.
Socha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Socha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phichai lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Phichai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phichai cracks the inside of Socha's front leg.
Socha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Phichai throws a leg kick that misses.
Phichai cracks Socha with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai avoids a kick to the body.
Phichai tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phichai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Socha takes a step back to recover.
Socha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Phichai. That snapped Socha's head back.
Phichai looks to throw the jab but Socha is out of range.
Socha drives through and clinches with Phichai against the cage.
Socha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phichai misses with a knee strike.
Phichai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Socha backwards.
Socha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phichai missing with knees to the body.
Phichai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Socha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phichai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socha looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Phraya Phichai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phichai misses with the body kick
and Socha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phichai lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Phichai.
Phichai cracks the inside of Socha's front leg.
Phichai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Socha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phichai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phichai is rocked!
Socha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phichai is still on wobbly legs! Can Socha finish him?
Socha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phichai.
Socha throws the left hand but Phichai avoids the punch easily.
Phichai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socha's corner calls for a 1-2. Socha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phichai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Socha if he has to take too many more of those.
Socha looks to land a combination but Phichai avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phichai loads up on a big right hand but Socha slips the punch.
Socha throws the kick towards the body but Phichai avoids it.
Phichai connects with a right hand. Socha shakes it off.
Phichai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Socha.
Socha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socha was well out of range. Poor timing from Phichai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha throws a low kick but Phichai avoids it.
Phichai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phichai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phichai tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Socha misses
and Phichai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Socha misses with an uppercut.
Socha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phichai seems to have recovered his senses.
Phichai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Socha.
Phichai feints and then cracks Socha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socha down.
Phichai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phichai digs a good hook to Socha's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phichai, right into the meat.
Phichai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Phichai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Socha lands a nice shot that snaps Phichai's head back.
Karl Socha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Socha gets a clinch.
Socha has a couple of punches blocked by Phichai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Socha.
Phichai prevents the takedown attempt.
Phichai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Socha.
Phichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Socha as the two fighters clinch.
Socha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phichai.
Phichai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Socha.
Phichai prevents a body shot from Socha.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phraya Phichai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Socha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Socha lands a nice uppercut.
Socha trying to control the position but instead, Phichai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Socha into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Phichai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha trying to land knees to the body.
Socha lands a body punch.
Phichai lands with a right to the head.
Socha blocking some punches.
Phichai tries to throw a body punch but Socha avoids it by throwing Phichai back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phichai.
Phichai can't find room to land a body shot as Socha controls the action.
Socha tries to score a body lock takedown but Phichai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phichai missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Socha.
Socha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Socha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phichai.
Socha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phichai pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Socha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phichai lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Socha under the eye.
Phichai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Socha moves out of range of the strikes.
Socha avoids a kick to the body.
Phichai avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Socha misses with a looping right.
Phichai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Phraya Phichai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by Phichai.
Phichai throws a lazy uppercut
and Socha counters with a left and a right that hurts Phichai! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Socha jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phichai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Phichai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Socha.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phraya Phichai.
I've got Phichai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phraya Phichai!
Phraya Phichai is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Phraya Phichai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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