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SPNY 248: Semerkhet - Lopez* PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes to the cage accompanied by Got Yourself a Gun . Mitchell has chosen Voices- Rev Theory as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Soprano counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell darts in looking for a takedown but Soprano gets double underhooks and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Soprano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mitchell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mitchell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mitchell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soprano defends well and Mitchell ends up having to push Soprano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tony Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mitchell.
Mitchell swings for the body but Soprano moves out of range.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano throws a chopping leg kick but Mitchell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soprano defends it well.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Soprano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soprano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soprano lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
A big right from Soprano misses.
Soprano throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Soprano.
Soprano lands a front kick.
Soprano connects with a right hand. Mitchell shakes it off.
Tony Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Soprano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Soprano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soprano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soprano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soprano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Soprano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head.
Soprano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mitchell if he has to take too many more of those.
Soprano scores with a leg kick.
Soprano throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano lands with an overhand left.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soprano as he jumps to the side.
Soprano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
Soprano misses with a low kick.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitchell checks the leg kick.
Mitchell with the counter takedown but Soprano avoids it easily.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Soprano throws a push kick but Mitchell slaps the foot to one side.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soprano lands a front kick.
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Soprano misses.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Soprano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soprano wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soprano throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soprano defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Soprano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Soprano.
Soprano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mitchell.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soprano.
Soprano misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a takedown
and Soprano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Soprano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soprano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mitchell misses with a combination
and Soprano counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
Soprano throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soprano cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
Soprano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soprano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soprano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Soprano clobbers Mitchell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes one on the button.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soprano's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano wants to get back to his feet.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Soprano is defending well.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soprano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.
Soprano trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell passes to full mount!
Soprano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Soprano has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Mitchell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soprano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soprano for a finish.
Mitchell working for the choke.
Mitchell is persistently looking for the submission but Soprano is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano turns into Mitchell and is now in his guard.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Soprano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soprano manages to get himself to full guard.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soprano wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soprano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Tony Soprano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soprano connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
Soprano connects with a single shot there.
Soprano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soprano is looking to chop away at Mitchell's legs.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Soprano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soprano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soprano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
Soprano scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mitchell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soprano with a hook.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick lands from Soprano.
Soprano connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
Soprano lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitchell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Soprano.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell shoots and misses
and Soprano counters with a good low kick that Mitchell was not able to check.
Tony Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soprano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tony Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Soprano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Soprano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mitchell if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Soprano.
Mitchell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soprano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell is rocked!
Soprano misses with a double jab.
Mitchell with the counter takedown but Soprano avoids it easily.
Soprano thuds a left hand into Mitchell's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soprano.
James Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soprano lands a high kick!
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Soprano finish him?
Soprano lands a body shot.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
Soprano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony Soprano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Soprano.
Soprano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soprano is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mitchell needs to keep his hands up - Soprano had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Soprano - just one landing.
Soprano with a jab.
Soprano tries to score with a low kick but Mitchell moves his leg out of the way.
Soprano pushes Mitchell away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Soprano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soprano, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Soprano!
Tony Soprano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lollipop. Hammarskjold has chosen Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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290 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammarskjold misses with a takedown attempt
and Cama counters with a stiff right hand.
Cama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pops Cama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammarskjold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammarskjold fails to land with a series of punches.
Cama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammarskjold is out of range.
Hammarskjold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cama scores with a leg kick.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold closes the distance and clinches up with Cama, looking for a takedown. Hammarskjold pushes Cama against the cage but Cama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cama misses with a body kick.
Cama scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Cama. That snapped Hammarskjold's head back.
Hammarskjold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cama is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammarskjold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammarskjold with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cama to counter with a crisp jab.
Pops Cama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold shoots in for a takedown but Cama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammarskjold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cama tries to clinch up but Hammarskjold circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammarskjold drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cama defends it well.
Cama connects with a right hand. Hammarskjold shakes it off.
Pops Cama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cama. That's going to slow Hammarskjold down.
Cama lands a jab to the head.
Hammarskjold 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Hammarskjold moves out of range easily.
Hammarskjold drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cama defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammarskjold blocks a head kick by Cama.
Cama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Cama scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hammarskjold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cama swivels and escapes.
Hammarskjold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammarskjold. That did some damage!
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Hammarskjold moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
A clash of legs there as Hammarskjold blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hammarskjold or perhaps it was just good defense by Cama, which made it look bad.
Cama thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hammarskjold shoots in for a double leg but Cama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cama misses with a head kick.
Hammarskjold circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Hammarskjold tries to counter it with a takedown but Cama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammarskjold checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cama tries to work over Hammarskjold's front leg with a kick but Hammarskjold checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hammarskjold might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cama has got the better of the exchanges.
Cama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammarskjold's head.
Cama misses with a head kick.
Hammarskjold closes the distance and clinches up with Cama, looking for a takedown. Hammarskjold pushes Cama against the cage but Cama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cama is looking to score with low kicks.
Cama rushes Hammarskjold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarskjold is trying to pull guard but Cama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cama stalling in the clinch.
Cama looking to slow down the pace here.
Hammarskjold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cama regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cama's guard.
Hammarskjold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammarskjold can do to turn this around?
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cama defending well though.
Cama wants to get back to his feet.
Hammarskjold is trying to control. Cama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hammarskjold seems to be working for a kimura but Cama defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Cama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold wants to pass the guard but Cama is defending well.
Hammarskjold is still trying to improve position.
Cama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cama keeping moving, preventing Hammarskjold from controlling successfully.
Cama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama tries to land a front kick but Hammarskjold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cama scores with a jab. Hammarskjold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cama throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Cama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cama misses with a low kick.
Hammarskjold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cama is looking to slow Hammarskjold down with leg kicks.
Cama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammarskjold drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cama defends it well.
Cama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cama cracks the inside of Hammarskjold's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold misses with a takedown attempt
and Cama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pops Cama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Hammarskjold.
Cama leaves Hammarskjold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cama connects with a leg kick. Hammarskjold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cama lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hammarskjold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cama gets caught flat footed, as Hammarskjold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammarskjold prevents Cama from getting back to his feet.
Hammarskjold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes but missing.
Hammarskjold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammarskjold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammarskjold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cama's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammarskjold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammarskjold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes from guard but Cama blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammarskjold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cama's waist but Cama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammarskjold off to one side.
Alfred Hammarskjold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pops Cama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Hammarskjold.
Cama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Cama.
Cama has closed the distance and engaged Hammarskjold in a clinch.
Hammarskjold misses with a knee strike.
Hammarskjold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cama after a bit of a struggle.
Cama tries a body shot but Hammarskjold blocks it.
Cama breaks the clinch.
Cama cracks Hammarskjold with a good jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cama here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cama.
Donk. Cama catches Hammarskjold right on the button with a cross.
Cama cracks the inside of Hammarskjold's front leg.
Cama tried to score with a low kick but Hammarskjold checks it.
And Hammarskjold tries to counter it with a takedown but Cama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammarskjold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Cama tenderised Hammarskjold's leg. Hammarskjold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pops Cama is winning the standup battle so far.
Cama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pops Cama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammarskjold.
Cama throws a leg kick which misses Hammarskjold's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammarskjold tries to avoid it.
Hammarskjold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammarskjold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cama works Hammarskjold's body with a nice hook.
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!
Hammarskjold shoots in looking for a takedown. Cama tries to sprawl out of it but Hammarskjold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Cama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cama, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Cama!
Pops Cama opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
251 lbs
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263 lbs
37 - 30 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Jalo.
Jalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jalo takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Jalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jalo is looking to counter punch.
Jalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Jalo moved out of range.
Nelson throws a hook but Jalo blocks it.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Jalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jalo scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalo misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Jalo counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jalo.
Nelson throws a right hand that Jalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jalo also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Jalo lands a jab.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jalo throws out the jab.
Jalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Jalo.
Nelson tries a quick counter leg kick but Jalo is wise to it.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalo.
Jalo misses with a body shot.
Jalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jalo lands with an overhand left.
Jalo looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jalo.
Jalo misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Jalo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Jalo checks it
and Jalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jalo off the cage and back into range.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Jalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nelson moves out of range as Jalo strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson misses with the body kick
and Jalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nelson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jalo counters with a nice right hand that sends Nelson toppling to the canvas! Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jalo finish him?!
Nelson is rocked!
Jalo stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jalo finish him?
Nelson throws a body kick that misses
and Jalo counters with a huge left! Nelson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jalo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nelson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jalo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iivana Jalo!
Iivana Jalo 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 Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brad Shaw has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Shaw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Shaw moves into full mount! Simmons won't be happy about that!
Simmons sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing that Shaw has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Simmons is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Shaw trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons 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.
Simmons controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
Simmons has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simmons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Simmons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brett Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simmons 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.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simmons looking to score a takedown here. Shaw is defending well but Simmons drives through and ends up in Shaw's guard.
Shaw controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
Simmons pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaw moves into full guard.
Shaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard.
Simmons pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons looking to control.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Shaw 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.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Simmons goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simmons.
Shaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simmons.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Simmons winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simmons is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Simmons slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Ground and pound from Simmons.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is looking for a kimura here.
Shaw is refusing to be controlled, as Simmons sits in half guard.
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.
Brett Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons moves forwards but Shaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simmons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Shaw trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to Shaw's temple.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw moves into full guard.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brad Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaw trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simmons slips a straight right by Shaw.
Shaw swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simmons napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simmons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brett Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
Shaw postures up.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Brett Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Simmons.
I've got Simmons 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Simmons!
Brett Simmons managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Modern Wear Apparel & Laundry Services 80% LAUNDRY, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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204 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Baird shoots in but Zeynalabdinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zeynalabdinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Baird was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zeynalabdinov.
Decent striking displayed by Baird there.
Zeynalabdinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Baird as he checks the leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov tries a low kick but Baird avoids it.
Baird throws a head kick that misses
and Zeynalabdinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird shoots for a takedown but Zeynalabdinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird connects with an inside leg kick.
Baird shoots and misses
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a single leg into guard. Baird didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird trying to control the position.
Baird managing to control the position.
Zeynalabdinov slips nicely into half guard.
Baird is not content to let Zeynalabdinov control the position.
Baird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Gym of the Gods, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Baird is trying to maintain the position but Zeynalabdinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zeynalabdinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeynalabdinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baird's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Baird is refusing to be controlled, as Zeynalabdinov sits in half guard.
Baird tries to roll over but Zeynalabdinov keeps him under control.
Zeynalabdinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zeynalabdinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to advance position but Baird won't allow it.
Zeynalabdinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird moves into full guard.
Zeynalabdinov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Baird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baird is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zeynalabdinov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Baird.
Zeynalabdinov tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg.
Baird trying to control the action but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
Well, if Baird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
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.
Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baird trying to control the action but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Baird prevents Zeynalabdinov from improving his position.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zeynalabdinov avoid being mounted?
Baird wants to control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baird is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zeynalabdinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeynalabdinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeynalabdinov controlling Baird's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zeynalabdinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baird manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baird controls Zeynalabdinov momentarily but Zeynalabdinov frees himself.
Zeynalabdinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird is working hard here to advance position.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baird is adopting a defensive guard.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zeynalabdinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Baird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zeynalabdinov is fending him off so far but Baird persists. Nope, Zeynalabdinov circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Zeynalabdinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zeynalabdinov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baird counters with a single leg into guard. Zeynalabdinov didn't expect that.
Baird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baird is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zeynalabdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Zeynalabdinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zeynalabdinov.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov staying out of range there.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zeynalabdinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Baird listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Baird shoots in and bounces Zeynalabdinov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a triangle but Baird pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Baird trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baird 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.
Baird trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baird defends it easily.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeynalabdinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baird throws a wild body kick that Zeynalabdinov sees coming a mile off.
Baird lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zeynalabdinov throws an overhand right that lands on Baird's shoulder, as Baird tries to avoid the shot.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zeynalabdinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Zeynalabdinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baird displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head kick but Baird moves out of range.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely.
Zeynalabdinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zeynalabdinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeynalabdinov but Zeynalabdinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeynalabdinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baird shoots in looking for a takedown. Zeynalabdinov tries to sprawl out of it but Baird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zeynalabdinov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a leg kick but Baird moves out of range and Zeynalabdinov only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov gets the takedown into side control.
Baird tries to bench press Zeynalabdinov off him but Zeynalabdinov keeps the position.
Baird struggling a bit here.
Baird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zeynalabdinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baird trying to control from the bottom.
Baird works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zeynalabdinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
I think Zeynalabdinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch has chosen Fight For Your Right To Party as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adam Yauch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Tritter's chin.
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179 lbs
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tritter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tritter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Yauch.
Tritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yauch was well out of range. Poor timing from Tritter.
Tritter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Quarters in the buildup to the fight.
Tritter scores with a kick to the body.
Tritter looks for the body kick but Yauch saw that one coming.
Yauch tries to clinch up.
Oooooh!!! Tritter has knocked Yauch down with a huge combo! Tritter steps away and waves a wobbly Yauch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Adam Yauch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tritter lands a big right hand that sends Yauch crashing to the mat! Tritter stays standing though and waves Yauch back to his feet!
Yauch is rocked!
Tritter swats away the attempt to clinch by Yauch.
Yauch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tritter.
Tritter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yauch slips a jab and a cross from Tritter.
Yauch moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Yauch fails to land.
Tritter tries to circle away but Yauch has him pinned against the cage.
Tritter working hard to break the clinch.
Tritter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yauch moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yauch connects with a looping right hand.
Yauch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tritter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tritter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michael Tritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tritter lands with a good body shot.
Yauch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tritter is rocked!
Yauch throws a pinpoint strike between Tritter's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tritter crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yauch scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Yauch!
A relieved looking Adam Yauch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Michael Tritter had this to say: 'F*** you all.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Lockyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arttu Mahtisaari's chin.
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer misses with a body punch
and Mahtisaari counters with a single leg into guard. Lockyer didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahtisaari stays in close to Lockyer's body and controls the position.
Lockyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
Mahtisaari has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mahtisaari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahtisaari wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.
Mahtisaari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mahtisaari jabs at Lockyer's body.
Mahtisaari lands a nice shot that snaps Lockyer's head back.
Mahtisaari throws a looping overhand right but Lockyer ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lockyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahtisaari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Mahtisaari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mahtisaari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lockyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lockyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahtisaari throws out a loose jab but Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahtisaari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lockyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari looks to throw the jab but Lockyer is out of range.
Lockyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahtisaari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lockyer throws a lazy body kick
letting Mahtisaari counter with a right hand.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari staying out of range there.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahtisaari.
A slow jab from Mahtisaari misses its intended target.
Mahtisaari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lockyer misses with a left hand
and Mahtisaari moves into the clinch.
Lockyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahtisaari misses with a straight left.
Mahtisaari throws a big shot that misses.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahtisaari moves away.
Mahtisaari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahtisaari throws out a loose jab but Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lockyer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut.
Mahtisaari throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lockyer throws a jab when Mahtisaari was well out of range.
Lockyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahtisaari throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Mahtisaari lunges at Lockyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lockyer's hand.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Mahtisaari.
Lockyer slips a straight right by Mahtisaari.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahtisaari misses the shot to the body.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut. Lockyer saw that one coming.
Lockyer connects with a looping right hand.
Mahtisaari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Lockyer misses its target.
Lockyer moves away from the strike by Mahtisaari.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahtisaari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahtisaari swings for the body but Lockyer moves out of range.
Mahtisaari scores with a body shot.
Donk. Lockyer catches Mahtisaari right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Lockyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Mahtisaari's shoulder, as Mahtisaari tries to avoid the shot.
Mahtisaari clobbers Lockyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahtisaari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahtisaari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahtisaari drops his hands momentarily and Lockyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahtisaari is rocked!
Lockyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahtisaari is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockyer finish him?
Mahtisaari swings for the body but Lockyer moves out of range.
Mahtisaari seems to have recovered his senses.
Lockyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahtisaari.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahtisaari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahtisaari moves away.
Mahtisaari throws a looping overhand right but Lockyer ducks down to avoid it.
Mahtisaari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lockyer sprawls well initially but Mahtisaari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lockyer is trying to stand.
Lockyer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mahtisaari controlling the action here.
Mahtisaari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lockyer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that round.
That's time! Lockyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lockyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lockyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook.
Lockyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lockyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahtisaari throws a good cross that connects.
Lockyer slips a straight right by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahtisaari throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lockyer misses with a wild combination.
Mahtisaari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahtisaari avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Mahtisaari lands a jab to Lockyer's midsection.
Mahtisaari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lockyer's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahtisaari won't allow Lockyer to get back to his feet.
Mahtisaari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahtisaari controls the pace.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahtisaari throws a big right hand that misses.
Lockyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockyer, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mahtisaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lockyer.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahtisaari was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahtisaari staying out of range there.
Mahtisaari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lockyer's head backwards.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lockyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahtisaari throws an overhand right that lands on Lockyer's shoulder, as Lockyer tries to avoid the shot.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahtisaari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lockyer misses the jab.
A cross from Mahtisaari lands.
Mahtisaari lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Mahtisaari finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lockyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping left.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook. Lockyer ducked under it nicely.
Mahtisaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahtisaari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lockyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahtisaari's head.
Mahtisaari misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Mahtisaari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Lockyer.
Lockyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lockyer drops Mahtisaari with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mahtisaari looks back up at him and smiles so Lockyer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws the left hand but Lockyer avoids the punch easily.
Mahtisaari ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahtisaari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahtisaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lockyer moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lockyer misses the target.
Lockyer slips a jab from Mahtisaari.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahtisaari was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with the combination.
Mahtisaari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahtisaari misses the shot to the body.
Mahtisaari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Lockyer finds it's target.
Lockyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahtisaari is breathing heavily.
Lockyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahtisaari manages to avoid it.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Lockyer avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer misses with a hook. Mahtisaari ducked under it nicely.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the side of Lockyer's head but Lockyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockyer throws out a powerful jab.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping left.
Lockyer slips under a jab.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahtisaari moves away.
Lockyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lockyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mahtisaari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lockyer sprawls well initially but Mahtisaari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer is not content to let Mahtisaari control the position.
Lockyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mahtisaari avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Mahtisaari slips a jab from Lockyer.
A jab from Mahtisaari misses.
Lockyer is looking to counter punch.
Lockyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Lockyer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lockyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lockyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lockyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahtisaari lands a right hook to the body.
Mahtisaari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mahtisaari tests Lockyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahtisaari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lockyer avoids the body shot from Mahtisaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahtisaari ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Mahtisaari wants to counter with a clinch but Lockyer pushes him away.
Mahtisaari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lockyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahtisaari somewhat.
Lockyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahtisaari's head.
Mahtisaari drops his hands for a split second and Lockyer immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mahtisaari face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lockyer follows up with a right hand that knocks Mahtisaari into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer retains his middleweight title!
Darren Lockyer made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet comes to the cage accompanied by راقصة صغيرة. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semerkhet.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Semerkhet throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Semerkhet lands a jab to the nose.
Semerkhet is looking to score with low kicks.
Semerkhet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Semerkhet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semerkhet sprawls well. Semerkhet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Semerkhet misses with a few strikes there.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Semerkhet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Semerkhet wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Semerkhet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Semerkhet misses with an uppercut.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Semerkhet has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage.
Semerkhet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Lopez trying to control but Semerkhet is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet is trying to keep Lopez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez stalling away here and it's allowed Semerkhet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Semerkhet holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Semerkhet keeps moving.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is controlling Lopez's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Semerkhet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Semerkhet.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Semerkhet controlling the position.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Semerkhet keeps moving.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez trying to control but Semerkhet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Semerkhet, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Semerkhet against the cage but Semerkhet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semerkhet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Semerkhet lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semerkhet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semerkhet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Semerkhet misses with a head kick.
Semerkhet throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.
Semerkhet moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semerkhet's waist but Semerkhet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semerkhet. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Semerkhet misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Semerkhet avoids it easily.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Semerkhet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Semerkhet defends it well.
Semerkhet throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Semerkhet connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malakai Semerkhet is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Semerkhet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Semerkhet is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Semerkhet is not content to let Lopez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Semerkhet trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Semerkhet sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Semerkhet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Semerkhet holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Semerkhet defends the submission attempt.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Semerkhet is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Semerkhet defends it well.
Semerkhet is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Semerkhet avoid being mounted?
Lopez is trying to control. Semerkhet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Semerkhet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez moves out of range as Semerkhet throws a body kick.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semerkhet.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Semerkhet tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Semerkhet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Semerkhet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Semerkhet continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Semerkhet.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Semerkhet.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez slips under a jab from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semerkhet.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.
Semerkhet scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Semerkhet did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez is looking to stall here but Semerkhet recovers full guard.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez looking to improve position, pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh with his hand. Semerkhet seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lopez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lopez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Semerkhet picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Malakai Semerkhet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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