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USFC 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Moskavony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Moskavony will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxwell Koko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Moskavony!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskavony shoots in and bounces Koko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moskavony wants to pass the guard but Koko is keeping the position.
Moskavony drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koko dives on top into guard.
Moskavony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moskavony is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Koko frees his head nicely. Oh but Moskavony has switched to an armbar! Koko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Larry Moskavony!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorg Buttgereit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorg Buttgereit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttgereit is looking to clinch.
Buttgereit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffman is fending him off so far but Buttgereit persists. Nope, Hoffman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buttgereit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buttgereit tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Buttgereit blocks the low kick.
Buttgereit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buttgereit wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Buttgereit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buttgereit is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffman has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttgereit won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is controlling Buttgereit's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butch Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buttgereit has a takedown stuffed.
Buttgereit has a takedown stuffed.
Hoffman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buttgereit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorg Buttgereit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman misses the jab.
Buttgereit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buttgereit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoffman finds it's way round the side to connect with Buttgereit's head.
Buttgereit needs to keep his hands up - Hoffman had a free shot at his head there.
Hoffman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoffman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoffman scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoffman slips a jab and a cross from Buttgereit.
Buttgereit closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffman, looking for a takedown. Buttgereit pushes Hoffman against the cage but Hoffman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoffman rushes Buttgereit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buttgereit working hard to break the clinch.
Buttgereit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoffman is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
Hoffman gets through Buttgereit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoffman tries to land knees in the clinch but Buttgereit avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Hoffman.
Buttgereit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoffman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buttgereit is breathing heavily.
Buttgereit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoffman walks away with a smile on his face. Buttgereit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hoffman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buttgereit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoffman drops Buttgereit with a naaaaasty hook - Buttgereit is in real trouble here! Hoffman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Hoffman!
In his post fight interview, Butch Hoffman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quina Quen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilkinson's choice of entrance music: The Game is Over. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quina Quen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Quen. No joy for Wilkinson on that attempt.
Wilkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkinson stalks Quen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quen's face. Quen staggers backwards, shaken.
Quen looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.
Wilkinson slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Wilkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkinson tries to bum rush Quen with a series of wild strikes but Quen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quen. Wilkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rashad Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilkinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Wilkinson.
An attempted straight right counter from Quen misses the target.
Wilkinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quen.
Wilkinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Quen back to the cage. Wilkinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilkinson ducks right into an uppercut from Quen.
Quen dodges the punch combination from Wilkinson.
It looked like Quen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has his takedown stuffed
and Quen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quen clinches with his opponent.
Quen lands with a right to the head.
Wilkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quen misses with the head strike.
Quen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Quen holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilkinson drops back down to his feet.
Quina Quen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Quen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Quen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilkinson tries to break the clinch but Quen is controlling the position.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilkinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quen counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Quen is rocked!
Quina Quen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Wilkinson has cracked Quen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Wilkinson lands another huge swinging hook and Quen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Quen, before Wilkinson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rashad Wilkinson!
Rashad Wilkinson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lethal Larry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Fucking Hostile. Lethal Larry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lethal Larry!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larry moves out of range as Kowalski throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Larry.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Larry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kowalski!
Larry moves into full mount!
Larry fails to advance to Kowalski's back.
Larry swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lethal Larry!
Our winner, Lethal Larry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nixy Souch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nixy Souch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stallone circles away.
Nixy Souch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stallone counters by clinching up.
Come on Stallone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Souch tries for a takedown but Stallone manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixy Souch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Souch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stallone walks away with a smile on his face. Souch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souch fails with the takedown.
Souch shoots in for a takedown but Stallone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Souch darts in looking for a takedown but Stallone gets double underhooks and turns Souch into the cage.
Stallone tries to counter with a clinch but Souch shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stallone counters by moving into the clinch.
Stallone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stallone.
Souch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stallone prevents it.
Stallone landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallone gets through Souch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souch tries to throw a body punch but Stallone avoids it by throwing Souch back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Stallone to work.
Souch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stallone is defending well.
Good body shot from Stallone.
Souch has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.
Souch working aggressively here.
Stallone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Souch is trying to force a seperation but Stallone has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souch misses with some punches.
Stallone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souch up against the cage.
Souch is trying to break free.
Stallone has Souch pressed against the cage, preventing Souch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Souch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stallone has Souch pressed against the cage, preventing Souch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stallone lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Souch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stallone scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallone trying to land knees to the body.
Stallone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Souch up against the cage.
Souch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souch tries to pull guard but Stallone holds him up against the cage and eventually Souch drops back down to his feet.
Souch breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stallone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Souch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stallone avoids it really well and circles away.
Souch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stallone circles away.
Stallone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Souch closes the distance and clinches up with Stallone, looking for a takedown. Souch pushes Stallone against the cage but Stallone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stallone wants to counter with a clinch but Souch pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixy Souch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stallone defends it nicely.
Stallone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stallone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stallone.
Souch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stallone walks away with a smile on his face. Souch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Stallone.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Souch is trying to pull guard but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
Souch is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stallone can't fight it off and eventually Souch manages to take the fight to the floor. Stallone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souch wants to control from the top but Stallone keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone pulls Souch in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallone keeping moving, preventing Souch from controlling successfully.
Stallone pulls Souch in close to prevent any damage.
Souch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souch advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone dodges the ground and pound from Souch.
Stallone is not content to let Souch control the position.
Souch in the domination position with Stallone hanging on.
Souch is trying to get an arm triangle but Stallone is defending well.
Stallone is not content to let Souch control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stallone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stallone can't do much from the bottom here.
Souch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallone is looking for a sweep.
Souch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stallone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sly Stallone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stallone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souch.
Nice sprawl there from Stallone as Souch shoots in.
Souch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stallone to score with a decent uppercut.
Souch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stallone counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixy Souch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone keeps control of Souch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stallone lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stallone obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stallone obliges.
Souch tries to score a body lock takedown but Stallone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stallone is pressed up against the cage. Souch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stallone down to the mat. Stallone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stallone pinned against the cage. Stallone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souch gets tackled into the cage by Stallone. Stallone maintains the clinch.
Souch missing with knees to the body.
Souch tries to pull guard but Stallone won't allow it.
Stallone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souch up against the cage.
Souch is trying to pull guard but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Stallone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallone.
Stallone works on Souch's body with a couple of short punches.
Stallone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Souch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Souch can't break the clinch.
Stallone has Souch pushed against the cage.
Souch tries to pull guard but Stallone won't allow it.
Stallone prevents Souch from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Stallone.
Souch being controlled against the cage.
Souch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stallone prevents it.
Stallone is stalling here.
Souch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sly Stallone 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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souch has Stallone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stallone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Souch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stallone has Souch pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stallone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Souch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallone stalling in the clinch.
Nixy Souch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souch misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Stallone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stallone 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Stallone!
A victorious Sly Stallone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devas Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Igor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devas Tator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Igor!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tator is looking to slow Igor down with leg kicks.
Tator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igor.
Igor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Igor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tator checks a leg kick.
Tator is looking to counter the offense by Igor and move into the clinch.
Tator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Tator has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Igor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Igor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Igor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tator.
It looks like Devas Tator has been cut.
Igor throws a leg kick which misses Tator's front leg but catches the back leg as Tator tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tator takes a jab right on the kisser.
Igor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tator is able to avoid easily.
Tator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igor.
Devas Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tator takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Igor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tator's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator darts in and clinches Igor up against the cage.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Igor misses with some punches.
Igor tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Igor tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Igor back against the cage.
Igor misses with a body punch.
Igor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tator.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Igor prevents a body shot from Tator.
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tator looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Igor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Igor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tator rather than just go for the knockout.
Igor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Igor cracks the inside of Tator's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igor checks the leg kick.
Igor throws a counter combo.
Igor tries to sprawl but Tator drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tator lands a nice short elbow.
Igor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tator has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tator with a couple of short strikes.
Tator is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Igor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tator lands a heavy elbow.
Igor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator lands a big shot there that rocks Igor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tator postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Igor looks a forlorn figure.
Igor is rocked!
Igor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tator is keeping the position for now.
Tator is pulling down on Igor's head to control his posture.
Tator wants to hit a switch here but Igor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tator there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator 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.
Igor is not going to allow Tator to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Tator right now.
Tator is working hard here to advance position.
Igor looking for the choke from the back.
Tator defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Igor avoiding Tator 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Igor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devas Tator's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Igor fails to land with a series of punches.
Tator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igor, as that shot connected.
Tator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tator misses with a low kick.
Iron Igor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Tator 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tator misses with a right hand
and Igor counters with a thumping low kick.
Tator swings for the body but Igor moves out of range.
A punch combination from Igor misses.
Igor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Igor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tator was well out of range. Poor timing from Igor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tator. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Igor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tator scores with a spinning back kick!
Igor scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tator is looking to slow Igor down with leg kicks.
Tator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Igor swivels and escapes.
Iron Igor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator misses with a leg kick.
Igor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tator looks to throw a body kick
enabling Igor to counter with a crisp jab.
Igor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tator.
Igor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tator has Igor up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Tator misses with some punches.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Igor controls his hands.
Igor throws a head punch that misses.
Igor blocks an uppercut.
Igor misses with a punch to the body.
Igor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Igor counters with a left and a right that stings Tator.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Igor.
Igor connects with an inside leg kick.
Igor moves away from the strike by Tator.
Tator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Igor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Igor. Igor obviously looking to wear him down.
Igor scores with a three punch combo!
Tator is rocked!
Igor feints a jab and as Tator dips his head, Igor unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Tator right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Tator falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Igor smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iron Igor!
During a confident post fight interview, Iron Igor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaye Wong!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wong. That's going to slow David down.
David shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
David plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wong slips under a jab from David.
Wong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David with a jab.
Wong misses with a left hand
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wong circles away quickly and effectively.
Wong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
Wong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice shot by David.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
David throws a jab when Wong was well out of range.
Wong misses with a head kick.
Wong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Wong misses
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaye Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
Wong lands with a slapping head kick.
Wong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wong.
Wong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by David.
David lands a nice hook to Wong's body. Wong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Wong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
David looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David throws a hook to the side of Wong's head but Wong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wong throws a fast counter high kick but David manages to duck under it in time.
David lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by David.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
David misses with an uppercut.
Wong misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
David is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David moves forwards but Wong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from David misses.
David lands a glancing blow to the side of Wong's head.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by David. Beautiful body shot.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
David throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
Wong scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
Wong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from David.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong with the counter takedown but David avoids it easily.
Wong thows a left - swing and a miss!
David misses with a body shot.
David throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
David looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wong lands a head kick!
David avoids the head kick by Wong.
Wong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wong misses with a jab to the body
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David cracks Wong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
David takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David dodges the punch combination from Wong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David tried to score with a low kick but Wong checks it.
Wong throws a head kick that misses
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wong tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for David. That snapped Wong's head back.
Wong throws a body kick that misses.
Wong tries to land a body kick
and Wong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
Wong tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wong moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wong slips under a jab.
Wong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wong walks into a straight right hand from David.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier David dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
David scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from David.
Wong throws a head kick that David semi-blocks.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
David throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wong avoids it.
Wong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Wong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
David misses with a straight left.
Wong misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with an attempted mid kick.
David bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
David throws a jab when Wong was well out of range.
Wong misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
Wong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. David eats them both and turns towards Wong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Xavier David has been cut.
Wong throws a push kick but David slaps the foot to one side.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaye Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
David keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like David wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wong's head.
David looks to land a body kick but Wong moved away.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong misses with a kick to the body.
David takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong throws a half hearted mid kick.
David has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
David lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
David throws a jab when Wong was well out of range.
Wong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from David.
Wong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
David loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Wong wants to counter the offense by David and move into the clinch position.
David stalks Wong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wong's face. Wong staggers backwards, shaken.
Wong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wong swinging wildly here.
Wong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wong throws a leg kick
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Wong misses its intended target.
David appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wong swings widly with a right hand
enabling David to counter with a crisp jab.
David tries to land a front kick but Wong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David moves out of range of the body kick.
David darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wong is rocked!
David takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
David moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWong.
Xavier David is winning the standup battle so far.
Wong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wong throws a wild body kick that David sees coming a mile off.
Wong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
Wong misses with a kick to the body
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David avoids the head kick by Wong.
David swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from David.
Wong misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David lands with a hook. Wong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him?
David misses with a double jab.
David misses with a body shot.
Wong seems to have recovered his senses.
David thuds his shin into the meat of Wong's side.
David lands a jab to Wong's midsection.
Wong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wong throws a body kick that misses
and David counters with a good low kick that Wong was not able to check.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wong can do to turn this around?
Wong fakes the leg kick and cracks David in the body.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Wong.
David is looking to chop away at Wong's legs.
Jab from David.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from David.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier David dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier David's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
David scores with a decent looking hook.
Wong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by David.
Wong misses with a body shot.
David throws a lazy right hand but Wong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wong with the counter takedown but David avoids it easily.
David scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wong in his tracks.
Wong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
David throws a nice outside leg kick.
David lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wong punishes David's body with a nice straight punch.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
David throws an off balance right hand
and Wong counters with a series of strikes. David will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, David has got the better of the exchanges.
David misses with a leg kick
and Wong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
David blocks a head kick by Wong.
Wong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David sizes up Wong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
David connects with a solid leg kick.
David works Wong's body with a nice hook.
Wong misses with a body kick.
David will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wong.
David feinted there with a counter leg kick.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
David is looking to chop away at Wong's legs.
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wong misses with a kick to the body
enabling David to counter with a crisp jab.
Wong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
David looks to land a right hand but Wong moved out of range.
Wong looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a body kick that misses.
Wong tries to land a body kick
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
David lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
David connects with the punch.
David looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wong.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
Wong misses with a head kick.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like David was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wong.
David looks to land a body kick but Wong moved away.
Wong takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
Wong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wong lands a nice shot that snaps David's head back.
David loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
David tried to score with a low kick but Wong checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong misses with a body kick.
David throws a big shot that misses.
Wong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
David loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
David throws a looping overhand right but Wong ducks down to avoid it.
Wong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before David can pounce on him.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
David scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
David swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David throws a shot from downtown. Wong moves away and avoids it.
David moves out of range as Wong throws a body kick.
Wong misses with a kick to the body
and David counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong walks into a stiff left hand from David.
David drops Wong with a naaaaasty hook - Wong is in real trouble here! David dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier David!
Xavier David spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cilian Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cilian Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield scores with a takedown into Lynch's guard.
Mayfield prevents Lynch from getting back to his feet.
Lynch pulls Mayfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayfield defends well.
Mayfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Mayfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynch's head.
Mayfield with a nice head shot there.
Mayfield trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayfield is one step ahead there.
Mayfield forces his way into half guard.
Lynch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayfield is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayfield is working away from the top position though.
Lynch 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.
Mayfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Mayfield is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynch is looking to control Mayfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
Mayfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily.
Mayfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayfield is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynch trying to control but Mayfield postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayfield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mayfield slips a jab from Lynch.
Mayfield gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is looking for a kimura here.
Mayfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynch!
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
Mayfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lynch taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
Mayfield landing strikes from the mount and Lynch is in trouble!
Mayfield lands a couple of good shots and Lynch has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Mayfield tries to get the hooks in deep but Lynch pushed the leg off.
Lynch trying to control the hands but Mayfield breaks the grip.
Mayfield lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mayfield.
Lynch turns into Mayfield and is now in his guard.
Lynch wants to stand but Mayfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mayfield is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
Lynch content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Mayfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynch misses with an uppercut. Mayfield saw that one coming.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Mayfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Mayfield.
Mayfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Mayfield tries to keep at a distance but Lynch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mayfield successfully pulls guard.
Lynch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mayfield working a defensive guard but Lynch passes into half guard.
Lynch is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayfield tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lynch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mayfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch controlling the action here.
Mayfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
Lynch wants to stand but Mayfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mayfield trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mayfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Mayfield crashes against the mat.
Lynch is looking to regain half guard here but Mayfield keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield lands a few punches from side control.
Mayfield trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Mayfield goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lynch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayfield but great work by Lynch.
Mayfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayfield keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch tries to stand but Mayfield is controlling his head.
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 Curtis Mayfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Mayfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayfield tries to counter with a takedown but Lynch is quick to defend against it.
Mayfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Mayfield.
Lynch connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayfield is just out of range.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Mayfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayfield postures up.
Mayfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayfield trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Mayfield throwing strikes but missing.
Mayfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mayfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayfield is in close to Lynch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mayfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayfield trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Lynch advances to half guard.
Mayfield looking for submissions off his back.
Mayfield is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Mayfield is working away.
Cilian Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayfield manages to get to full guard.
Curtis Mayfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch postures up.
Lynch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynch has managed to get both his arms back between Mayfield's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayfield has a closed guard, preventing Lynch from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mayfield controls Lynch momentarily but Lynch frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayfield.
Lynch tries to clinch but Mayfield is having none of it.
Cilian Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Curtis Mayfield.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayfield, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Curtis Mayfield!
A very excited looking Curtis Mayfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mazataki Sakuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent elbows
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mazataki Sakuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakuri darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakuri obliges.
Anderson tries to work over Sakuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Sakuri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Sakuri has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Sakuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakuri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Sakuri has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sakuri landing knees to the body.
Sakuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Sakuri has Anderson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sakuri.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakuri smiles and moves away.
Mazataki Sakuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Anderson.
Sakuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuri has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakuri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sakuri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sakuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Sakuri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakuri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sakuri is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sakuri gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sakuri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Sakuri has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakuri stalling against the cage.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakuri rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to push Sakuri away but Sakuri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakuri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Sakuri throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sakuri defends it well.
Sakuri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Sakuri's ribs.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sakuri is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Sakuri misses with a body kick.
Sakuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakuri has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakuri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson avoiding damage as Sakuri throws knees to the body.
Sakuri prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuri's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage as Sakuri throws knees to the body.
Sakuri tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sakuri missing with knees to the body.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Sakuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuri rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Sakuri, against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Sakuri pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Sakuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Sakuri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sakuri tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuri lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Sakuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Sakuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakuri tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mazataki Sakuri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakuri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Sakuri wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakuri misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakuri tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Sakuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakuri darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Sakuri working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Sakuri is controlling him.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sakuri lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakuri lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson avoiding damage as Sakuri throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakuri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuri lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Sakuri.
Mazataki Sakuri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakuri has double underhooks.
Sakuri misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Sakuri.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free but Sakuri has control.
Sakuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Sakuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakuri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Sakuri keeps him there for the moment.
Sakuri lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakuri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakuri scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuri with a knee to the head.
Anderson is trying to push Sakuri away but Sakuri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakuri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuri stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sakuri.
Sakuri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuri stalling in the clinch.
Sakuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakuri lands a damaging elbow.
Sakuri is struggling to control the position.
Sakuri gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Sakuri landing knees to the body.
Sakuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakuri lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Sakuri.
Anderson tries to work over Sakuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Sakuri working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Sakuri crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Sakuri working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuri lands a knee to the body.
Sakuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sakuri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sakuri landing knees to the body.
Sakuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside.
Sakuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakuri after a bit of a struggle.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuri has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakuri lands a damaging elbow.
Sakuri lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Sakuri scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mazataki Sakuri dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sakuri clinches.
Sakuri taking a breather.
Sakuri is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakuri down to the mat. Sakuri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Sakuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mazataki Sakuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Sakuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuri closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mazataki Sakuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sakuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Sakuri.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Sakuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakuri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Sakuri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakuri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakuri.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakuri lands a nice elbow.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakuri obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sakuri.
Sakuri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Sakuri landing knees to the body.
Sakuri effectively controlling the action here.
Sakuri working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Sakuri lands a nice elbow.
Sakuri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakuri has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakuri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakuri looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakuri lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Sakuri prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Sakuri crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Sakuri has the dominant position.
Anderson avoiding damage as Sakuri throws knees to the body.
Sakuri lands a nice elbow.
Anderson tries to break free but Sakuri pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuri lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sakuri scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sakuri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Sakuri keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuri.
Sakuri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Sakuri lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Mazataki Sakuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakuri stalls.
Cliff Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sakuri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazataki Sakuri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakuri, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mazataki Sakuri!
Mazataki Sakuri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Cliff Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'well guys you can't win them all, but I will tell you that I will be back, stronger and more determined than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ka\'Ra LeVass enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Ce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ce misses with a two punch combination.
Ce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeVass.
Ce wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ce walks into a jab.
LeVass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeVass swings for the body but Ce moves out of range.
LeVass lands a nice shot that snaps Ce's head back.
Ce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeVass.
Ce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LeVass misses with a wild body shot.
Ce throwing a counter right hand but LeVass manages to avoid it.
Ce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeVass moves away.
Ce ducks under a wild hook from LeVass.
Ce shoots in for a takedown but LeVass shows good takedown defense.
Ce looks for a takedown but LeVass sprawls well.
Ce seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
LeVass takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ce misses.
Ce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeVass stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Ce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeVass throws a hook to the side of Ce's head but Ce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeVass misses with a body shot.
LeVass scores with a jab to the jaw.
LeVass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ce wants to clinch.
Ce just misses with a punch to the body.
Ce tries to clinch there but LeVass circles away.
LeVass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeVass changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LeVass lands a slapping body shot.
Ce tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeVass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ce throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeVass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass slips a jab from Ce.
And LeVass tries to counter it with a takedown but Ce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ce shoots for a double leg takedown but LeVass sprawls well. He's pushed Ce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeVass feints the counter takedown.
LeVass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LeVass with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ce is looking to clinch.
Ce gets caught flat footed, as LeVass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeVass is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeVass defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw LeVass working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ce wants to sweep here but LeVass controlling him for the moment.
Ce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeVass's guard.
Ce looking to pass the guard.
LeVass looking for a sweep. Not yet LeVass, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ce manages to get himself to full guard.
LeVass trying to control but Ce is working from the bottom.
Ce has momentary wrist control but LeVass slips an elbow through the middle.
Ce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ce keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
Ce working for a triangle but LeVass defends it easily.
LeVass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeVass defends well.
Ce has his foot on LeVass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeVass works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass distracts Ce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LeVass cracks Ce with a solid left hand.
LeVass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeVass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeVass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeVass connects with a couple of short punches.
LeVass landing some decent shots from guard.
LeVass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ce is looking for a triangle but LeVass pushes his legs off easily.
LeVass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeVass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeVass working some strikes from top position.
Ce is rocked!
Ce has his foot on LeVass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeVass works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LeVass drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oh Ce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ce looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LeVass passes into half guard.
Ce seems to have got his legs back now.
LeVass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ce wants to control but LeVass is keeping busy.
LeVass working the head and body with strikes.
LeVass lands a big elbow - Ce is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for LeVass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ka'Ra LeVass!
A very excited looking Ka'Ra LeVass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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