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SPNY 222: Semerkhet - Paskalev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Wilson (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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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batyr closes the distance and clinches.
Batyr scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tommy Wilson has been cut.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batyr.
Batyr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Batyr is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Batyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Batyr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Batyr.
Batyr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson cracks Batyr with a nice body shot.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr missing with knees to the body.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batyr's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batyr lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batyr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batyr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batyr's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson's coach down at Disciples Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
A head punch on the inside from Batyr fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Batyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batyr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Batyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Batyr.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Batyr controls his hands.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batyr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Batyr can't break the clinch.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Batyr is blocking nicely.
Batyr misses with some punches.
Wilson presses Batyr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batyr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Batyr with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
A head punch on the inside from Batyr fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiymbek Batyr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Batyr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Batyr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batyr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Batyr thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batyr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Batyr up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batyr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Batyr is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilson works on Batyr's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Batyr lands a knee to the head.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Batyr takes a shot to the head.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson keeps control of Batyr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Batyr.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson has Batyr pushed against the cage.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batyr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson pushes Batyr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raiymbek Batyr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batyr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Wilson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr missing with knees to the body.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Batyr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batyr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batyr has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Batyr is trying to keep an underhook but Wilson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Batyr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson is looking to pass Batyr's guard but actually Batyr recovers to full guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiymbek Batyr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Batyr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Batyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batyr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson is struggling to control the position.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batyr is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Batyr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batyr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Batyr looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batyr letting Wilson take a breather here.
Batyr misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a body punch.
Batyr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Batyr fails to land.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Batyr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Batyr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batyr tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Batyr back against the cage.
Batyr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson clobbers Batyr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batyr pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batyr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson lands a body punch.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batyr can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Batyr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batyr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson presses Batyr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batyr tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Batyr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batyr.
Batyr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raiymbek Batyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Batyr misses with a body punch.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Batyr tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Batyr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batyr.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batyr is defending well.
Tommy Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson cracks Batyr with a nice body shot.
Raiymbek Batyr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Batyr's ribcage. Batyr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raiymbek Batyr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batyr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiymbek Batyr!
A very excited looking Raiymbek Batyr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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227 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dias!
Dias defending against the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Dias defends.
Dias struggling a bit here.
Brown controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working.
Dias pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dias stops Brown from passing to mount.
Dias seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Dias's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias is just out of range.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dias but Dias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks the inside of Dias's front leg.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dias.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Dias counters with a head kick that drops Brown to the mat! Brown scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Adolfo Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Dias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Dias.
Dias jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Dias counters with a nice right hand that sends Brown toppling to the canvas! Brown scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dias finish him?!
Brown is rocked!
Dias throws a quick head kick that knocks Brown silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Dias is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adolfo Dias!
A relieved looking Adolfo Dias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Avila finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Avila scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Avila misses.
Avila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters by clinching up.
Avila dodges an elbow strike from Evans.
Avila is trying to break free.
Avila is trying to break free.
Avila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila working hard to break the clinch.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but Avila is blocking nicely.
Evans stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Avila takes a knee right on the jaw!
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Avila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
A cross from Avila lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Avila. That snapped Evans's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!
Evans rushes Avila and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Evans.
Avila wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avila walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Evans.
Avila swinging wildly here.
Avila cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avila lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab lands there for Avila.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evans tries a low kick but Avila avoids it.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
Avila misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Avila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Avila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Avila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avila.
Evans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Avila misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Oscar Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
A right-left combo lands from Avila.
Avila throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avila's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Avila dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Avila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Avila tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans misses the jab.
Avila misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Avila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avila moves away.
Avila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
Avila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice cross by Avila.
Avila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oscar Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Avila with a hook.
It looks like Avila has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Evans eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avila rather than just go for the knockout.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans thows a body kick. Avila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Evans moves away from the strike by Avila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans scores with a push kick.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avila.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avila as he jumps to the side.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Evans.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Evans.
Avila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Avila will feel that in the morning.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans lands a good knee to the midsection. Avila won't want to take too many of those.
Evans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Avila can't fight it off and eventually Evans manages to take the fight to the floor. Avila looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Evans advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Avila will probably get the nod.
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!
Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Oscar Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans tries a low kick but Avila avoids it.
Avila slips under a jab from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Oscar Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Avila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avila is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Avila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Avila was not able to check.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Avila's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans advances position into side control!
Avila pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Avila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Avila tries to escape but Evans is in control.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nick Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Avila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Avila tries to escape but Evans is in control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Avila down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans motions for Avila to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Avila.
Avila avoids a kick to the body.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oscar Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Avila 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Avila!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Avila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days . Schroeder has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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235 lbs
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Schroeder!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov cracks Schroeder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Kalashnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the side of Schroeder's head but Schroeder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalashnikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schroeder on the side of the head.
Schroeder looks to land a left hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range nicely.
Kalashnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schroeder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schroeder misses with a looping left.
Schroeder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Schroeder toppling to the canvas! Schroeder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kalashnikov finish him?!
Schroeder is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Kalashnikov misses.
Schroeder is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalashnikov finish him?
Kalashnikov pounces like a tiger and cracks Schroeder with a vicious hook! Schroeder is down but not out! Kalashnikov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vadim Kalashnikov!
A relieved looking Vadim Kalashnikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatlumahi wants to land a leg kick but Underwood is out of range.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Underwood avoids the head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick. Underwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A leg kick checked by Underwood.
Tatlumahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Tatlumahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Underwood finds it's way through Tatlumahi's defenses.
Underwood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Underwood misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Underwood.
Tatlumahi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatlumahi scrambles back to his feet.
Underwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Underwood tries a low kick but Tatlumahi avoids it.
We've been told by Tatlumahi's head coaches at HARRY'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Underwood is looking to slow Tatlumahi down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood checks a low kick from Tatlumahi.
Underwood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood slips a straight right by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Underwood wants to slow Tatlumahi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Underwood thinking.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi walks into a left hand.
It looks like Kilafwa Tatlumahi has been cut.
Tatlumahi misses with a body kick.
Underwood cracks Tatlumahi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick that knocks Underwood off balance momentarily.
Underwood cracks a nice hook into Tatlumahi's ribs.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it.
Underwood misses with a leg kick.
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Tatlumahi.
Underwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood throws an off balance right hand
and Tatlumahi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. Underwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatlumahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatlumahi cracks the inside of Underwood's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Underwood.
Underwood scores with a jab.
Underwood walks into a left hand.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatlumahi misses the target.
Underwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Underwood throws an off balance right hand
and Underwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatlumahi slips a jab from Underwood.
Tatlumahi 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.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.
Tatlumahi moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Tatlumahi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tatlumahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatlumahi tries to land a leg kick but Underwood saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Tatlumahi misses
and Underwood counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Underwood checks the leg kick.
Tatlumahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Francis Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that half lands.
Tatlumahi misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Underwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
Tatlumahi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Underwood.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Underwood there.
Nice jab there from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Tatlumahi is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood misses the jab.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatlumahi moves away.
Underwood is looking to chop away at Tatlumahi's legs.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Tatlumahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. Underwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Underwood checks a leg kick.
Underwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut is getting worse.
Tatlumahi walks into a left hand.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatlumahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Underwood lunges at Tatlumahi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tatlumahi's hand.
Underwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tatlumahi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A leg kick checked by Underwood.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatlumahi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Underwood is out of range.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Tatlumahi throws a chopping leg kick but Underwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tatlumahi misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Underwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
Underwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Underwood throws a shot to the body.
Tatlumahi wants to slow Underwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Underwood throws a wild body kick that Tatlumahi sees coming a mile off.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatlumahi moves away.
Tatlumahi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tatlumahi throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends Tatlumahi's belly button to the back.
Underwood jabs Tatlumahi right on the nose. Tatlumahi blinks but takes it well.
Tatlumahi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Tatlumahi saw that one coming.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks Tatlumahi off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatlumahi swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends Tatlumahi's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood looks to land a right hand but Tatlumahi moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Underwood tests Tatlumahi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood misses with a hook. Tatlumahi ducked under it nicely.
Francis Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatlumahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood thuds a left hand into Tatlumahi's body.
Tatlumahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood throws a hook but Tatlumahi avoids it easily.
Underwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Underwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Underwood's knee momentarily.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatlumahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatlumahi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Underwood lands.
Tatlumahi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Underwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tatlumahi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tatlumahi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tatlumahi avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Underwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Underwood takes a swing at Tatlumahi's ribcage but misses.
Tatlumahi throws out a leg kick but Underwood moves out of range and Tatlumahi only half commits.
Underwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Tatlumahi is looking to wear down Underwood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Underwood avoids the head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tatlumahi misses with a body punch
and Underwood counters with a one-two to the body.
Underwood wants to land a leg kick but Tatlumahi is out of range.
Tatlumahi slips a jab from Underwood.
Tatlumahi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Underwood.
Tatlumahi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatlumahi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Underwood is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tatlumahi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatlumahi throws a solid leg kick but Underwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatlumahi.
Underwood throws a good cross that connects.
Tatlumahi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tatlumahi takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Underwood avoids the body shot from Tatlumahi.
Underwood wants to land a leg kick but Tatlumahi is out of range.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatlumahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatlumahi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Underwood avoids the head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Underwood cracks Tatlumahi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Underwood has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tatlumahi to stand back up!
Tatlumahi is rocked!
Jeez, Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tatlumahi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Underwood points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tatlumahi wakes up just in time to hear Underwood thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Underwood!
Francis Underwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sabian Sabes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabes comes into the arena with Army of Darkness blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabian Sabes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Sabes misses
and Vladislav counters with a three punch combo that has Sabes backing up. Sabes nods at Vladislav to acknowledge the strikes.
Sabes throws out a loose jab but Vladislav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabes connects with a body shot that sends Vladislav's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Sabes's head coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sabes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vladislav. Sabes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabes throws a hook but Vladislav avoids it easily.
Sabes misses with a hook.
Sabes missing with a left hand there. Vladislav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vladislav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabes.
Sabes swings for the body but Vladislav moves out of range.
Sabes throws a lazy uppercut
and Vladislav counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vladislav stays in close to Sabes's body and controls the position.
Sabes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vladislav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabes wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabes being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sabes throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabes throws a hook but Vladislav avoids it easily.
Sabian Sabes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladislav drops his hands momentarily and Sabes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sabes. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav throws a right and a left that Sabes avoids nicely.
Sabes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladislav.
Sabes throws a combination. Vladislav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sabes misses with a hook
and Vladislav counters with a takedown into side control.
Vladislav wants to control but Sabes is keeping him busy.
Vladislav controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabes struggling a bit here.
Sabes is letting Vladislav control him for a moment.
Sabes is trying to control Vladislav's posture but Vladislav avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sabian Sabes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sabes looks to land a right hand but Vladislav moved out of range.
Vladislav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bojan Vladislav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabes misses with a body shot
and Vladislav counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabes thinking.
Sabian Sabes is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Sabes as he connects with a hook.
Sabes scores with a decent looking hook.
Sabes throws an off balance right hand
and Vladislav counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vladislav is pressing down on Sabes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabes is holding on for now.
Vladislav works his way into full mount!
Vladislav sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladislav working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vladislav tries to control but Sabes wriggling away.
Vladislav sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Sabes wants to hold on but Vladislav pushes him away.
Vladislav looking to control but Sabes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladislav tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vladislav sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Vladislav is stalling here but it's allowed Sabes to get half guard.
Sabes is in trouble now - Vladislav has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vladislav controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Vladislav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sabes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sabes misses with a body shot.
Sabes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vladislav.
Sabes throws an overhand right that lands on Vladislav's shoulder, as Vladislav tries to avoid the shot.
Vladislav lands a jab-cross combination.
Vladislav on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vladislav scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladislav ducks under a wild hook from Sabes.
Sabes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vladislav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vladislav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sabes finds it's way round the side to connect with Vladislav's head.
Sabes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vladislav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladislav walks into a stiff left hand from Sabes.
Sabes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vladislav.
Vladislav walks straight into a right hand from Sabes - that's dropped him! Sabes jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vladislav from any more punishment! Vladislav complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sabian Sabes!
Sabian Sabes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez comes to the cage accompanied by Can We Still Be Friends. Manel has chosen A Portuguesa as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel staying out of range there.
Manel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cortez to the ground. Manel is now in Cortez's guard.
Manel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manel connects with a couple of short punches.
Manel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cortez wants to hit a switch here but Manel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cortez there!
Cortez is in a horrible position here. Manel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manel with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manel cracks Cortez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cortez is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Manel! Cortez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toni Manel!
Toni Manel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Way of The Ninja. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Fat Lip. Ichabod Crane 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Crane cracks Morgan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Morgan to stand back up!
Crane throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Crane lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Morgan is looking to close the distance but Crane sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Morgan crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Morgan is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Sandalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandalio comes to the cage accompanied by World's Greatest. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlito Sandalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandalio scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandalio counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Sandalio.
Sandalio throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a shoot takedown. Sandalio fights it but they end up in guard.
Shaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sandalio's guard.
Shaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shaw is landing with some decent strikes but Sandalio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaw throwing strikes here but Sandalio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandalio is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Shaw throwing strikes here but Sandalio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a sloppy strike and Sandalio uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Sandalio has ended up in Shaw's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandalio keeps working.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Sandalio defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandalio is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.
Shaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sandalio sees it coming and defends easily.
Shaw is keen to just control but Sandalio is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandalio is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Sandalio is defending the position.
Shaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sandalio is looking to escape.
Shaw throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Sandalio is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sandalio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Shaw working for a guillotine from mount but Sandalio is in no mood to give up.
Shaw can't control as he wanted to and Sandalio manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw trying to control the action but Sandalio is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandalios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandalio misses with a straight right.
Shaw throws a chopping leg kick but Sandalio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sandalio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandalio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandalio is keeping the position for now.
Sandalio keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw advances to half guard.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Sandalio is having none of it.
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandalio is in trouble now - Shaw has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control the action but instead Sandalio gets a body lock and reverses into Shaw's guard! Nice work!
Shaw trying to control the position.
Sandalio trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sandalio doesn't defend quickly enough and Shaw has managed to lock this one up! Can Sandalio escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shaw on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brad Shaw!
In his post fight interview, Brad Shaw started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet comes to the cage accompanied by راقصة صغيرة. Paskalev has chosen The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerkhet misses with a low kick.
Paskalev blocks the body kick.
Paskalev dives in for a single leg takedown but Semerkhet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Semerkhet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semerkhet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Semerkhet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paskalev blocks a body shot from Semerkhet.
Paskalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Semerkhet on the inside.
Paskalev jumps guard but Semerkhet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Semerkhet lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev is trying to pull guard but Semerkhet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Semerkhet scores with a shoulder strike.
Semerkhet lands with a left to the head.
Paskalev is trying to pull guard but Semerkhet has him pressed against the cage.
Semerkhet misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semerkhet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semerkhet prevents the takedown attempt.
Paskalev tries to pull guard but Semerkhet holds him up against the cage and eventually Paskalev drops back down to his feet.
Paskalev blocks a body shot from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Semerkhet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paskalev's elbow.
Semerkhet landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet misses with a body punch.
Semerkhet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Semerkhet tries to throw a body punch but Paskalev avoids it by throwing Semerkhet back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paskalev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Semerkhet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semerkhet throws a punch but it's blocked by Paskalev.
Semerkhet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semerkhet lands with a light punch inside.
Semerkhet misses with a punch on the inside.
Semerkhet digs a right hand into Paskalev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paskalev's gas tank.
Paskalev wants a takedown.
Semerkhet tries to work over Paskalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semerkhet misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Semerkhet.
Still in the clinch, Semerkhet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semerkhet misses with a body punch.
Paskalev avoiding damage as Semerkhet throws knees to the body.
Semerkhet has a couple of punches blocked by Paskalev.
Paskalev jumps guard but Semerkhet stands there with Paskalev around his waist. Paskalev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paskalev is trying to drag Semerkhet to the mat but Semerkhet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Semerkhet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semerkhet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paskalev backwards.
Semerkhet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Semerkhet throws a punch but it's blocked by Paskalev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev looking for a takedown.
Semerkhet tries to work over Paskalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semerkhet misses with a body punch.
Semerkhet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semerkhet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paskalev jumps guard but Semerkhet stands there with Paskalev around his waist. Paskalev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Semerkhet working aggressively here.
Semerkhet gets underhooks to prevent Paskalev's takedown attempt.
Semerkhet tries to work over Paskalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Semerkhet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paskalev tries to pull guard but Semerkhet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Semerkhet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semerkhet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paskalev shoots in and drives through. Semerkhet sprawls well.
Paskalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semerkhet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paskalev's sensitive parts.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semerkhet misses the jab.
Semerkhet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Semerkhet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paskalev moves out of range as Semerkhet throws a body kick.
Semerkhet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semerkhet, as that shot connected.
Semerkhet misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Semerkhet's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paskalev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Semerkhet misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paskalev misses with a takedown attempt - Semerkhet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Semerkhet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paskalev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Paskalev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Semerkhet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paskalev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Semerkhet, who protects the arm well.
Paskalev trying to control the position but Semerkhet is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet struggling a bit here.
Paskalev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Semerkhet!
Paskalev throws some wild stikes that Semerkhet manages to avoid easily.
Paskalev lands a big shot there that rocks Semerkhet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paskalev tries to push Semerkhet's head away but Semerkhet is holding on tight.
Semerkhet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Semerkhet trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paskalev throws a big right hand that misses.
Semerkhet trying to keep a closed guard but Paskalev is proving a slippery customer.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.
Semerkhet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paskalev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskalev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paskalev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semerkhet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semerkhet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paskalev can do to turn this around?
Semerkhet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paskalev.
Paskalev ducks under a wild hook from Semerkhet.
Paskalev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semerkhet circles away.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Semerkhet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paskalev is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Paskalev.
Semerkhet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paskalev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Semerkhet defends well and Paskalev ends up having to push Semerkhet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paskalev slips under a jab.
Semerkhet misses with a left hand
and Paskalev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Semerkhet!
Semerkhet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paskalev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semerkhet's head.
Semerkhet wants to get back to full guard.
Paskalev stalling away here and it's allowed Semerkhet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet looking to control.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Paskalev postures up.
Semerkhet can't keep his opponent in guard - Paskalev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paskalev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Paskalev seems to be working for a kimura but Semerkhet defends the submission attempt.
Paskalev wants to take a breather but Semerkhet is having none of it.
Semerkhet moves into full guard.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
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.
Semerkhet working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Semerkhet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paskalev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Semerkhet throws a lazy right hand but Paskalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semerkhet misses with a kick to the body.
Semerkhet tries to land a front kick but Paskalev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paskalev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paskalev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semerkhet misses with a few strikes there.
Semerkhet delivers a nice body kick.
Semerkhet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paskalev moves out of range of the leg kick from Semerkhet.
Paskalev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paskalev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paskalev fails with a takedown attempt.
Semerkhet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paskalev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Semerkhet throws out the jab.
Arnost Paskalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with the combination.
Semerkhet misses with a straight left.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but Paskalev checks it.
A jab lands there for Semerkhet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semerkhet tests Paskalev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paskalev moves out of range of the body kick from Semerkhet.
Paskalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Semerkhet to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semerkhet.
Malakai Semerkhet is winning the standup battle so far.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semerkhet stuffs the takedown attempt from Paskalev. Paskalev gets slowly back to his feet.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Paskalev misses with an uppercut
and Semerkhet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malakai Semerkhet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semerkhet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Semerkhet!
A very excited looking Malakai Semerkhet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Arnost Paskalev spoke after the fight, saying 'Honey Badger needs sleep now'.
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