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GAMMA#493 Tamias vs Lan 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Kenny Loggins - I'm free as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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32
185 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Charles throws a shot to the body.
Williams blocks a head kick by Charles.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Charles's knee but Charles avoids it well.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Charles on his heels. He'll look to pass Charles's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Jab from Charles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams 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.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Charles.
Williams throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Charles.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Charles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Charles, as that shot connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Charles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
Charles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Charles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charles lands with a good body shot.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Charles has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles misses with a hook.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams misses with a hook. Charles ducked under it nicely.
Charles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanly Williams .
Williams misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Charles.
David Charles is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Charles defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Charles working aggressively here.
Williams tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles misses with an elbow strike.
Charles misses with a punch to the body.
Charles keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams 's elbow.
Charles tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a body shot from Charles.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams is trying to drag Charles to the mat but Charles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Charles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams 's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Williams .
Charles lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Williams misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Charles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams .
Charles is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Charles doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charles avoids it really well and circles away.
David Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanly Williams .
Charles misses with the body kick
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Charles keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams .
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stanly Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Charles thuds his shin into the meat of Williams 's side.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Charles in the body.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles scores with a jab to the head.
Charles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Charles's guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charles pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charles's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thows a huge punch but Charles dodges it nicely.
Williams is trying to control. Charles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Charles's head.
Williams is looking to stall here but Charles recovers full guard.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles throws a nice head kick!
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Charles sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charles defending well though.
Williams with the ground and pound but Charles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
David Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Williams looks to move away, Charles throws a big counter combo bu Williams just gets out of the way.
David Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charles.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Charles's guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Charles's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanly Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stanly Williams waved his t-shirt featuring Network Clothing (everything $9.99)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Genia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii checks a low kick from Genia.
Xiii throws a counter combo.
Xiii blocks a leg kick.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Genia.
Xiii tries a quick counter leg kick but Genia is wise to it.
Genia has Xiii up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiii blocking some punches.
Genia manages to break the clinch.
Genia throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Xiii has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Xiii connects with a solid leg kick.
Genia lands a nice looking body kick.
Genia wants to slow Xiii down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Genia.
Genia defending well as Xiii loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia throws the kick towards the body but Xiii avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Genia. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Genia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genia tries to land a body kick
and Xiii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Genia thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Genia's hands.
Xiii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Genia.
Xiii moves out of range of the leg kick from Genia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiii.
Genia throws a push kick but Xiii slaps the foot to one side.
Genia throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Genia throws a body kick that misses.
Xiii throws a hook but Genia avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Xiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiii.
Genia swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genia, right into the meat.
Genia moves away from the strike by Xiii.
Will Genia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Xiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiii blocks a head kick by Genia.
Genia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Xiii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Genia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xiii if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Genia. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiii wants to counter with a clinch but Genia pushes him away.
Genia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Genia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiii missing with a left hand there. Genia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Genia scoring well with a low kick there.
Genia throws a leg kick
and Xiii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xiii lands a jab to Genia's midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genia.
Genia misses with a body kick.
Xiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genia throws a push kick but Xiii slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Xiii scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Genia.
Xiii swats away the attempt to clinch by Genia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Genia's head.
Genia is rocked!
Genia misses with the body kick
and Xiii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Genia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Genia finds it's way through Xiii's defenses.
Genia misses with a low kick as Xiii jumps back.
Genia seems to have got his legs back now.
Xiii wants to clinch up but Genia keeps it at a distance.
Genia connects with a leg kick. Xiii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Genia moves forwards but Xiii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Genia.
Genia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiii.
Genia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Genia.
Xiii shoots in and drives through. Genia sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Genia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiii works over Genia's head and body with a nice combination.
Genia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Genia pushes Xiii away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Genia.
Genia throws a body kick that misses.
Xiii looks to land a left hand but Genia moved out of range nicely.
Xiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Genia, pushing him back against the cage.
Xiii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Xiii manages to end up in side control.
Genia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xiii looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Genia is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Genia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Xiii crashes against the mat.
Genia is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Xiii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Genia struggling a bit here.
Genia is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Genia misses with a body kick.
Xiii misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genia.
Genia throws a leg kick but Xiii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Genia tries to land a leg kick but Xiii saw it coming and moves away.
Genia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xiii will feel that in the morning.
Xiii moves into the clinch successfully.
Xiii scores with a shoulder strike.
Genia is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiii gets an underhook and turns Genia into the cage.
Genia looking to stall.
Good body shot from Genia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii can't find room to land a body shot as Genia controls the action.
Genia lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Genia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Genia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiii is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii misses with a body punch.
Genia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xiii tries to work over Genia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Genia throws an elbow but it misses.
Genia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Xiii pushes him off.
Xiii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Genia.
Xiii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Xiii. Beautiful body shot.
Xiii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genia.
Genia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiii.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genia manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xiii. Genia shrugs it off though.
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
Genia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiii is out of range and Genia settles back down.
Xiii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiii instigates a clinch.
Genia trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Genia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiii tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii lands a nice hook to Genia's body. Genia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Genia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiii blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Genia delivers a nice body kick.
Will Genia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xiii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiii misses with a looping right.
Xiii catches Genia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Genia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Genia.
Xiii lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiii. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Genia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Genia.
Xiii darts in looking for a takedown but Genia gets double underhooks and turns Xiii into the cage.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown. Genia tries to sprawl out of it but Xiii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Genia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xiii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genia's waist but Genia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xiii off to one side.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genia.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick.
Genia throws a front kick that sends Xiii stumbling back into the cage.
Xiii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Genia thuds his shin into the meat of Xiii's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiii.
Xiii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Genia is able to avoid easily.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Genia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Genia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiii is out of range.
Genia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Genia looks to land a left hand but Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Genia lands a leg kick that knocks Xiii off balance momentarily.
Genia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genia swinging wildly here.
Genia sets himself, and Xiii steps forward looking for the clinch! Genia avoids it this time.
Genia walks into a stiff left hand from Xiii.
Xiii misses with a straight right.
Genia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Xiii looks for a takedown but Genia sprawls well.
Xiii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Genia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiii's head.
Genia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Genia tries to move into range but Xiii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii missing with a left hand there. Genia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiii tries to clinch but Genia is having none of it.
Genia misses with a straight right.
Xiii rushes Genia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Genia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xiii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiii lands with a right to the head.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Xiii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia is trying to break the clinch but Xiii has him pressed against the cage.
Xiii lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiii.
Genia misses with the head strike.
Genia blocking some punches.
Genia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Genia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xiii tries to work over Genia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiii decides to pull guard.
Xiii has control of Genia's left arm, preventing Genia from doing any damage.
Xiii wants to sweep here but Genia controlling him for the moment.
Genia wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xiii is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiii looks to land a left hand but Genia moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Genia blocks the leg kick.
Xiii is looking to clinch but Genia is avoiding it.
Genia is looking to counter the offense by Xiii and move into the clinch.
Genia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiii throws out the jab.
Xiii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Genia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiii's sensitive parts.
Xiii shoots in but Genia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
Genia connects with a solid leg kick.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
Xiii looks to land a right hand but Genia moved out of range.
Xiii lands a jab to Genia's midsection.
Genia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Genia on the side of the head.
Xiii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Genia throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia misses with a two punch combination.
Xiii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Genia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Genia throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Genia.
Xiii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia tries a head kick but it misses.
Genia tries to land a front kick but Xiii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Genia throws a solid leg kick but Xiii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Genia.
Genia jabs Xiii right on the nose. Xiii blinks but takes it well.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Genia moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiii.
Genia circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Will Genia.
I think Genia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
Wedge Xiii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Biggest & The Best. Khan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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38
189 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Peltola finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
Khan blocks a jab.
Peltola misses with a looping right.
Donk. Khan catches Peltola right on the button with a cross.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan wants to slow Peltola down by chopping away at his legs.
Peltola dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peltola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltola.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Khan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch there but Peltola circles away.
A big right from Peltola misses.
Khan throws out a counter right but Peltola avoids it with no problem.
Peltola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Peltola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Peltola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peltola throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
As Peltola backs off Khan throws a huge counter combo but Peltola manages to avoid it all.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peltola as he jumps to the side.
Peltola jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck for Peltola with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltola misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Peltola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan cracks Peltola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Khan dives in and scores a takedown into Peltola's 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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peltola holds on and takes a little breather.
Khan postures up in Peltola's guard and throws a big left but Peltola blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peltola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khan trying to control but Peltola is working from the bottom.
Peltola is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan wants to control from the top but Peltola keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khan lands a couple of digs.
Khan won't allow Peltola to sweep him here.
Peltola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peltola keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Khan lands a nice shot that snaps Peltola's head back.
Peltola thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peltola throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan slips a straight right by Peltola.
Peltola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peltola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khan is trying to defend but Peltola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peltola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Atte Peltola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan connects with the punch.
Peltola throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola connects with a jab.
Peltola tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan tries to clinch but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola is looking to counter punch.
Atte Peltola is winning the standup battle so far.
Peltola misses with a straight left.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khan sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Peltola's knee but Peltola avoids it well.
Peltola lands a jab to the nose.
Peltola misses with a looping right.
Khan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peltola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Khan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Peltola takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
Peltola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peltola at a distance.
Khan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan shoots in but Peltola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peltola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khan lands with a kick to the temple. Peltola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Peltola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Peltola misses.
The crowd cheers as Peltola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltola moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan shoots in but Peltola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atte Peltola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genghis Khan.
Peltola lands a jab to the nose.
Peltola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peltola's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Peltola misses.
A big left from Peltola misses.
A left lands for Khan.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Peltola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Peltola.
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 Atte Peltola will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Peltola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khan.
Peltola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Peltola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Peltola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peltola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Khan dives in for a single leg takedown but Peltola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peltola tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
Nice defenses there by Peltola.
Peltola throws a right hand that misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Peltola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Peltola throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peltola, as that shot connected.
Peltola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Khan sizes up Peltola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peltola looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peltola misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
A big right from Khan misses.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Peltola feinted with a counter takedown.
Khan throws a body punch but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Peltola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Peltola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
Peltola throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peltola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Khan.
Peltola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Atte Peltola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genghis Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan drives through with a takedown into Peltola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peltola is pulling down on Khan's head. It's preventing any offense from Khan, at least for the moment.
Peltola trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Genghis Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan preventing the sweep.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan works over Peltola with some ground and pound from guard.
Peltola is trying to keep Khan in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peltola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khan manages to get himself to full guard.
Peltola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Atte Peltola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan is looking for a triangle but Peltola pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genghis Khan.
I think Peltola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atte Peltola!
A very excited looking Atte Peltola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Kasteel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasteel has chosen Celtic Music as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Semmy Kasteel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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201 lbs
27 - 13 - 2 |
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazaro Molina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Semmy Kasteel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina throws a looping overhand right but Kasteel ducks down to avoid it.
Molina 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.
Kasteel clobbers Molina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Molina misses the shot to the body.
Molina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Molina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molina moves away.
Jab by Molina.
Molina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Molina backs off Kasteel throws a huge counter combo but Molina manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Molina.
Molina looks to throw the jab but Kasteel is out of range.
Kasteel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Molina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Kasteel lands.
Lazaro Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molina tried to score with a low kick but Kasteel checks it.
Kasteel throws out a counter right but Molina avoids it with no problem.
Molina throws a combination. Kasteel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kasteel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Molina scores with the left hand. Kasteel knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Molina.
Molina loads up on a big right hand but Kasteel slips the punch.
Kasteel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molina throws an off balance right hand
and Kasteel counters with a straight right hand.
Kasteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molina.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Molina, as that shot connected.
Molina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Molina lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasteel doesn't seem phased though.
Molina defending well as Kasteel loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Molina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Molina tried to score with a low kick but Kasteel checks it.
Kasteel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kasteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kasteel momentarily.
Molina misses with a few strikes there.
Kasteel is looking for the big counter here.
Molina misses with a two punch combination.
Kasteel cracks Molina with a good jab.
Molina moves out of range as Kasteel strikes.
Nice cross by Molina.
Kasteel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasteel's head backwards.
Molina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kasteel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molina doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Kasteel.
Molina staying out of range there.
Kasteel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kasteel moves away from the strike by Molina.
Kasteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasteel takes a swing at Molina's ribcage but misses.
As Kasteel tries to get set, Molina tries to push him back and clinch up but Kasteel manages to avoid the attempt.
Molina tried to score with a low kick but Kasteel checks it.
Molina is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kasteel slips under a jab from Molina.
Kasteel misses with a looping left.
Kasteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasteel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Molina has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molina misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kasteel.
Kasteel takes one to the chin there.
Kasteel works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasteel is able to avoid easily.
Kasteel misses with an uppercut.
Kasteel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molina.
Molina throws a leg kick that misses.
Kasteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molina was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasteel.
Molina looks to land a body kick but Kasteel moved away.
Molina jabs Kasteel right on the nose. Kasteel blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kasteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molina.
Kasteel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Molina with a body shot.
Molina misses with an uppercut
and Kasteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Molina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Molina misses.
Kasteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Molina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasteel! But no joy.
Molina throws a right hand that misses
and Kasteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molina throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kasteel counter with a right hand.
Molina throws a right hand that misses
and Kasteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molina gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kasteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molina walks into a left hand.
Molina is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasteel.
Molina throws a push kick but Kasteel slaps the foot to one side.
Molina throws a lazy head kick
and Kasteel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Molina thinking.
Molina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasteel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Molina with a body shot.
Molina misses with a hook
and Kasteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasteel lands a big right hand that sends Molina crashing to the mat! Kasteel stays standing though and waves Molina back to his feet!
Oh Molina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Molina misses
and Kasteel counters with a huge right that knocks Molina out cold! Kasteel is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semmy Kasteel!
Semmy Kasteel 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al-Baghdadi comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse - Eminem Feat. Nate Dogg. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alotadik's choice of entrance music: When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al-Baghdadi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheers as al-Baghdadi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alotadik doesn't seem phased though.
al-Baghdadi ducks under a wild hook from Alotadik.
Alotadik walks into a jab.
al-Baghdadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al-Baghdadi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
al-Baghdadi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi throwing a counter right hand but Alotadik manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Alotadik coming out on top.
Alotadik throws the left hand but al-Baghdadi avoids the punch easily.
Alotadik lands with a good body shot.
al-Baghdadi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alotadik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
al-Baghdadi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alotadik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alotadik throws a body kick that misses
and Alotadik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi scores with a nice head shot.
al-Baghdadi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - al-Baghdadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alotadik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alotadik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from al-Baghdadi - the referee stops the clock and Alotadik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says al-Baghdadi. Alotadik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alotadik lands with a shot to the body.
Alotadik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
al-Baghdadi throws out a powerful jab.
al-Baghdadi takes a kick to the side of the head.
al-Baghdadi dodges the punch combination from Alotadik.
Alotadik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
al-Baghdadi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
al-Baghdadi throws out a loose jab but Alotadik uses good head movement to avoid it.
al-Baghdadi throws a head kick that misses.
Alotadik feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. al-Baghdadi does a little dance to reset his feet.
al-Baghdadi scores with a three punch combo!
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al-Baghdadi misses with a straight right.
Alotadik scores with a nice head shot.
al-Baghdadi missing with a left hand there. Alotadik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from al-Baghdadi, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Alotadik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alotadik throws a body punch but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
al-Baghdadi swings for the body but Alotadik moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but al-Baghdadi checks it well.
Alotadik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down al-Baghdadi rather than just go for the knockout.
al-Baghdadi ducks under a wild hook from Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alotadik was well out of range. Poor timing from al-Baghdadi.
Alotadik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from al-Baghdadi.
Alotadik cracks a nice hook into al-Baghdadi's ribs.
Alotadik moves away from the strike by al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alotadik has time to react.
It looks like Lik Alotadik has been cut.
Alotadik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alotadik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from al-Baghdadi.
Alotadik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alotadik throws a series of punches but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
Alotadik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
al-Baghdadi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
al-Baghdadi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the leg kick from Alotadik.
Alotadik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alotadik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
al-Baghdadi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from al-Baghdadi.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut
and al-Baghdadi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alotadik connects with a body shot that sends al-Baghdadi's belly button to the back.
al-Baghdadi checks a leg kick.
al-Baghdadi lands a body shot.
Alotadik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
al-Baghdadi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
al-Baghdadi scores with a head kick. Alotadik tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a straight right hand.
Alotadik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is winning the standup battle so far.
al-Baghdadi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alotadik throws a sloppy body shot
and Alotadik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
al-Baghdadi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from al-Baghdadi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alotadik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, al-Baghdadi has got the better of the exchanges.
al-Baghdadi missing with a left hand there. Alotadik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
al-Baghdadi misses the jab.
al-Baghdadi looks to land a left hand but Alotadik moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick and al-Baghdadi moves out of range easily.
al-Baghdadi cracks Alotadik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alotadik throws a series of punches but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
Alotadik blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alotadik.
Alotadik swinging wildly here.
al-Baghdadi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alotadik just manages to avoid it.
Alotadik throws a solid leg kick but al-Baghdadi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi moves in looking to clinch but Alotadik pushes him off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alotadik in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alotadik throws a predictable looking body shot
and al-Baghdadi counters with a left to the body.
Alotadik cracks al-Baghdadi with a good jab.
al-Baghdadi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
al-Baghdadi throws out a loose jab but Alotadik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alotadik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alotadik misses with a head kick.
Alotadik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
al-Baghdadi blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik lands a head kick. al-Baghdadi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alotadik is trying to break the clinch but al-Baghdadi has him pressed against the cage.
al-Baghdadi lands a left hand.
al-Baghdadi lands a good knee to the midsection. Alotadik won't want to take too many of those.
Alotadik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
al-Baghdadi lands a body shot.
Alotadik keeps the fight on the outside.
al-Baghdadi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
al-Baghdadi catches Alotadik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
al-Baghdadi lands a nice looking body kick.
al-Baghdadi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alotadik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Alotadik coming out on top.
al-Baghdadi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alotadik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alotadik is looking to chop away at al-Baghdadi's legs.
It looked like al-Baghdadi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alotadik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
al-Baghdadi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alotadik throws a push kick but al-Baghdadi slaps the foot to one side.
Alotadik throws a leg kick but al-Baghdadi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alotadik throws a leg kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alotadik fails to land with a series of punches.
al-Baghdadi blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but al-Baghdadi circles away quickly and effectively.
al-Baghdadi's corner calls for a 1-2. al-Baghdadi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alotadik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and al-Baghdadi counters with a slapping leg kick.
al-Baghdadi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alotadik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
al-Baghdadi connects with a high kick.
Alotadik misses the body punch
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alotadik thinking.
al-Baghdadi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alotadik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Alotadik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
al-Baghdadi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alotadik's hands.
al-Baghdadi checks a leg kick.
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 Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
al-Baghdadi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
al-Baghdadi wants to clinch up but Alotadik keeps it at a distance.
Alotadik misses with a looping right.
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the body kick from Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
al-Baghdadi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the body kick from Alotadik.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from al-Baghdadi, right into the meat.
Alotadik with a hook.
Alotadik blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alotadik throws a leg kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice leg kick.
Alotadik throws an off balance right hand
and al-Baghdadi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alotadik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alotadik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik misses with a body punch
and al-Baghdadi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick and al-Baghdadi moves out of range easily.
al-Baghdadi avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
al-Baghdadi cracks Alotadik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
al-Baghdadi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
al-Baghdadi slips under a jab.
al-Baghdadi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
al-Baghdadi throws a body punch but Alotadik moves out of range.
al-Baghdadi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alotadiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alotadik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alotadik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
al-Baghdadi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
al-Baghdadi throws the kick towards the body but Alotadik avoids it.
Alotadik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi digs a good body shot into Alotadik's ribs.
Alotadik wants to slow al-Baghdadi down by chopping away at his legs.
Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
al-Baghdadi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
al-Baghdadi connects with a right hand. Alotadik shakes it off.
al-Baghdadi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alotadik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alotadik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but al-Baghdadi checks it well.
Alotadik misses with a head kick.
Alotadik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and al-Baghdadi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alotadik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
al-Baghdadi throws a nice head kick!
Alotadik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alotadik takes one on the button.
al-Baghdadi avoids a kick to the body.
Alotadik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lik Alotadik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alotadik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alotadik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
al-Baghdadi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alotadik has time to react.
Alotadik throws a lazy body kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alotadik throws a wild body kick that al-Baghdadi sees coming a mile off.
al-Baghdadi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a combination that misses
and al-Baghdadi counters with a stiff right hand.
al-Baghdadi thumps Alotadik with a low kick.
Alotadik throws a low kick, looking for al-Baghdadi's leg but al-Baghdadi calmly moves out of range.
Alotadik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
al-Baghdadi lands a jab-cross combination.
Alotadik is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but al-Baghdadi manages to avoid it.
al-Baghdadi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
al-Baghdadi connects with a looping right hand.
Alotadik is still on wobbly legs! Can al-Baghdadi finish him?
al-Baghdadi lands with an uppercut that bounces Alotadik off the cage and back into range.
al-Baghdadi checks a leg kick.
Alotadik keeps the fight on the outside.
Alotadik seems to have recovered his senses.
Alotadik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
al-Baghdadi lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well al-Baghdadi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
During a confident post fight interview, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lik Alotadik spoke after the fight, saying 'That was the worst decision/stoppage I've ever seen! I totally dominated that fight/was just about to reverse it when the damn ref stepped in.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Gridlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Gridlock has chosen Robbie Williams - Come Undone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alastair Gridlock!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka misses with a body punch
and Gridlock counters with a straight right hand.
Snuka checks the leg kick.
Gridlock tried to score with a low kick but Snuka checks it.
Snuka has Gridlock up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snuka.
Gridlock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snuka tries to stall but Gridlock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snuka goes for a takedown attempt but Gridlock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gridlock throws a body punch but Snuka moves out of range.
As Gridlock tries to get set, Snuka tries to push him back and clinch up but Gridlock manages to avoid the attempt.
Gridlock lands with a slapping head kick.
Snuka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gridlock throws a head kick that misses.
Snuka jabs Gridlock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snuka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snuka lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gridlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gridlock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snuka is one step ahead there.
Snuka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gridlock keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gridlock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snuka is one step ahead there.
Gridlock pulls Snuka in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Snuka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gridlock trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gridlock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snuka lands with a right hand.
Snuka shoots in but no luck this time.
Gridlock tries to score with a low kick but Snuka moves his leg out of the way.
Gridlock is looking to slow Snuka down with leg kicks.
Snuka walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gridlock.
Gridlock blocks a head kick by Snuka.
Snuka throws a series of punches but Gridlock avoids them all with ease.
Snuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gridlock moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka defending well as Gridlock loads up on a big left hand.
Gridlock throws a body kick that misses.
Snuka thuds a left hand into Gridlock's body.
Snuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gridlock. Gridlock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snuka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snuka throws a head kick but Gridlock moves out of range.
Gridlock throws a sloppy head kick
and Snuka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snuka wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Snuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gridlock cracks Snuka with a nice body shot.
Gridlock controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gridlock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gridlock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snuka's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snuka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snuka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gridlock or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gridlock.
Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Gridlock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gridlock swings wildly with an uppercut but Snuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gridlock throws a head punch that misses.
Gridlock trying to stall but Snuka improves his position.
Snuka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Gridlock fails to land.
Gridlock throws a head punch that misses.
Gridlock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gridlock.
Snuka wants to take the fight to the mat but Gridlock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snuka is trying to drag Gridlock to the mat but Gridlock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alastair Gridlock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gridlock swivels and escapes.
Gridlock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gridlock throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Gridlock lands with a right hand.
Gridlock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snuka if he has to take too many more of those.
Gridlock misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Gridlock.
Gridlock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. Gridlock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gridlock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Gridlock.
Snuka is rocked!
Gridlock cracks Snuka with a hook to the temple - Snuka is on wobbly legs here! Gridlock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Snuka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gridlock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alastair Gridlock!
A very excited looking Alastair Gridlock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the hell just happened? Anyone get the license plate number off that truck?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ender Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Meritähti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaako Meritähti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meritähti gets tackled into the cage by Wiggin. Wiggin maintains the clinch.
Wiggin prevents a body shot from Meritähti.
Meritähti tries a body shot but Wiggin blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meritähti.
Meritähti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meritähti struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiggin controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Meritähti.
Our sources have told us that Wiggin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Meritähti tries to throw a body punch but Wiggin avoids it by throwing Meritähti back against the cage.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meritähti struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiggin controls his hands.
Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Meritähti.
Meritähti swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meritähti blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Meritähti.
Wiggin is breathing heavily.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meritähti missing with knees to the body.
Wiggin working aggressively here.
Meritähti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiggin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meritähti has a couple of punches blocked by Wiggin.
Meritähti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meritähti misses with some punches.
Wiggin blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands with a right to the head.
Wiggin tries a body shot but Meritähti blocks it.
Meritähti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiggin lands a shot to the body.
Meritähti struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiggin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Meritähti fails to land.
Meritähti throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggin.
A head punch on the inside from Meritähti fails to land.
Wiggin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meritähti.
Wiggin tries a body shot but Meritähti blocks it.
Meritähti avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiggin.
Meritähti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meritähti blocking some punches.
Meritähti scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meritähti's brow.
Wiggin misses with some punches.
Wiggin pushes Meritähti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meritähti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards.
A short right from Meritähti on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Wiggin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti lands with a right to the head.
Meritähti managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin blocks a body shot from Meritähti.
Meritähti trying to land knees to the body.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Meritähti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meritähti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meritähti lands with a right to the head.
Meritähti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Ender Wiggin has been cut.
Wiggin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meritähti creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wiggin with a big uppercut! Wiggin tries to clinch up but Meritähti pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wiggin to the mat! Wiggin covers up and Meritähti unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jaako Meritähti!
Jaako Meritähti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes into the arena with http://youtu.be/qeFocnqhnQM blaring out of the sound system. Boyko has chosen Kamaedzitca - Колазварl as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Boyka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boyka.
Boyko slips a straight right by Boyka.
A jab from Boyka misses.
Boyka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boyko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyko with a nice cross.
Boyko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boyko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boyko misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boyka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyko throws a series of punches but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyko moves away.
Boyko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka blocks the body kick.
Boyko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boyko misses with a hook to the body
and Boyka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boyko.
Boyko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyko.
Boyko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boyko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws a leg kick that misses.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Boyko dips to his left and cracks Boyka with an uppercut!
Boyka throws a leg kick but Boyko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boyko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Boyka blocks the low kick.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Boyka lands a jab to Boyko's midsection.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Boyko's shoulder, as Boyko tries to avoid the shot.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Boyka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boyko looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Boyko's shoulder, as Boyko tries to avoid the shot.
Boyka throws a chopping leg kick but Boyko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boyka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boyka connects with a jab.
Boyka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Boyko.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Boyko scores with a body shot.
A jab from Boyko finds it's way through Boyka's defenses.
Boyko tests Boyka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boyko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boyko.
Boyka takes a swing at Boyko's ribcage but misses.
Boyka misses with a looping left.
Boyko jabs Boyka right on the nose. Boyka blinks but takes it well.
Boyko is looking to score with low kicks.
Boyka throwing a counter right hand but Boyko manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Boyko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boyko takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boyka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyko scores with a nice head shot.
Boyko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boyka.
Boyko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boyko.
Boyko lands a jab to the head.
Boyko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boyka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boyka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka works over Boyko's head and body with a nice combination.
Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyko.
Good leg kick by Boyko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boyko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boyka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boyko.
Boyko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boyko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
A clash of legs there as Boyka blocks the low kick.
Boyko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko throws a front kick that sends Boyka stumbling back into the cage.
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyko.
Boyko moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
Boyko moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyko feints and then cracks Boyka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boyka down.
Boyko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boyka's sensitive parts.
Boyka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko connects with a solid leg kick.
Boyko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Boyka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka stuns Boyko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boyko feints and then cracks Boyka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boyka down.
Boyka misses with a hook to the body
and Boyko counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Boyka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boyko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyka is defending well for now.
Boyko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Boyko.
Boyka misses with the head strike.
Boyko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyka.
Boyko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boyko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyko.
Boyka dodges an elbow strike from Boyko.
Boyko missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Boyko 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.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyko clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid body kick from Boyko.
Boyko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka throws the left hand but Boyko avoids the punch easily.
Boyko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Boyko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Boyko.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
and Boyko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyko doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyka circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boyko.
A big left from Boyka misses.
Boyka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyko just misses with a punch to the body.
Timofey Boyko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Boyko misses.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyko was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
Boyko flicks out a counter leg kick but Boyka steps away.
Boyko connects with a high kick.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyko throws a lazy body kick
and Boyka counters with a leg kick.
Boyka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boyko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boyka if he has to take too many more of those.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Boyko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Boyko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko lands with a cross.
Boyka misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyko lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boyko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boyka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boyko is looking to slow Boyka down with leg kicks.
Boyko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyko tries to land a front kick but Boyka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka swings for the body but Boyko moves out of range.
Boyko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boyka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Boyka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
Boyko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boyka blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Boyka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boyka.
Boyko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boyka throws the left hand but Boyko avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka throws a jab when Boyko was well out of range.
Boyko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boyka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyko on the side of the head.
Boyka moves out of range of the body kick.
Boyko fakes the leg kick and cracks Boyka in the body.
Boyko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boyka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boyko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boyka checks it well.
Boyka lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyko off the cage and back into range.
Boyka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boyka misses with a leg kick
and Boyko counters by clinching up.
Boyko lands a knee to the head.
Boyko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boyka is working Boyko over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Boyko as the two fighters clinch.
Boyka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boyko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyka is defending well for now.
Boyka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boyko is breathing heavily.
Boyko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boyko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boyka swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyko uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boyka.
Boyka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boyko throws an elbow but misses.
Boyko tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyka avoids the damage to the body.
Boyko trying to land knees to the body.
Boyka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boyka tries to work over Boyko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Boyko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boyka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Boyko is out of range.
Boyko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Boyko moves away and avoids it.
Boyka takes a swing at Boyko's ribcage but misses.
Boyko tries a low kick but Boyka avoids it.
It looked like Boyka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boyko.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Boyko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyka takes a swing at Boyko's ribcage but misses.
Boyko lands a jab.
Boyko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyko's corner calls for a 1-2. Boyko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boyko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyko. Boyko obviously looking to wear him down.
Boyko lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyko lands a leg kick that knocks Boyka off balance momentarily.
Boyka lands with a hook. Boyko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boyko misses with a leg kick.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Boyko clinches up against the cage.
Boyka managing to block the knees to the body from Boyko.
Boyka misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Boyko.
Boyko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyka misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boyka's defenses.
Timofey Boyko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boyko blocking some punches.
Boyka misses with some punches.
Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko cracks Boyka with a nice body shot.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Boyko.
Boyka can't find room to land a body shot as Boyko controls the action.
Boyko is leaning against Boyka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyko lands an elbow inside.
Boyka misses with the head strike.
Boyko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka misses with some punches.
Boyka avoiding damage as Boyko throws knees to the body.
Boyko scores with a knee to the head.
Boyko missing with knees to the body.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boyka lands a nice uppercut.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyka avoids it.
Boyko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyko.
Boyko trying to land knees to the body.
Boyka gets through Boyko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Boyko crunches a lovely knee into Boyka's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka blocks the elbow strike.
Boyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boyko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Boyka.
Boyko lands a good knee to the midsection. Boyka won't want to take too many of those.
Boyko is leaning against Boyka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boyka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyko tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyka avoids the damage to the body.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boyko cracks Boyka with a nice body shot.
Boyko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyka is rocked!
Boyko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.
Boyko pushes Boyka against the cage. Boyko is working some dirty boxing. Boyko pushes off with a quick right hook! Boyka goes down! Boyka tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Boyko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timofey Boyko!
During a confident post fight interview, Timofey Boyko 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Illiadis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Illiadis throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Illiadis.
Illiadis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Illiadis - that will leave a mark!
Illiadis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Illiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Illiadis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Illiadis stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illiadis.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McTearson scores a nice knee to the body.
Illiadis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Illiadis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis controls McTearson momentarily but McTearson frees himself.
Illiadis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Illiadis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTearson content to stall in guard here.
Illiadis is trying to keep McTearson in close.
McTearson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Illiadis trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Illiadis is pulling down on McTearson's head. It's preventing any offense from McTearson, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McTearson misses with a hook. Illiadis ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McTearson as Illiadis shoots in.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Illiadis is able to avoid easily.
McTearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Illiadis moves into the clinch.
Illiadis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
McTearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McTearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Illiadis on the inside.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Illiadis.
McTearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson misses with a knee strike.
Illiadis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson digs a right hand underneath Illiadis's ribcage. Illiadis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Illiadis tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Illiadis fails to land.
Illiadis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson works on Illiadis's body with a couple of short punches.
Illiadis lands a body shot in the clinch.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Illiadis.
McTearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Illiadis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Illiadis.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Illiadis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illiadis is defending well for now.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Illiadis misses with the head strike.
McTearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Illiadis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Illiadis misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTearson.
Illiadis lands with a left to the head.
McTearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McTearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Illiadis blocks a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Illiadis looking to stall.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Illiadis.
Illiadis wants the takedown. McTearson is fighting it off but Illiadis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McTearson's guard against the cage.
Illiadis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Illiadis postures up.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Illiadis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Illiadis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McTearson throws a low kick, looking for Illiadis's leg but Illiadis calmly moves out of range.
Illiadis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Illiadis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Illiadis cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Illiadis.
Illiadis misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McTearson! But no joy.
Illiadis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!
Illiadis lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis misses with a kick to the body.
Illiadis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Illiadis ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Illiadis misses.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Illiadis looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Illiadis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McTearson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTearson takes a swing at Illiadis's ribcage but misses.
Illiadis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Illiadis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Illiadis tries to close the distance and clinch but McTearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Illiadis catches McTearson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McTearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Illiadis shoots in and bounces McTearson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Illiadis looking to sit in guard and control but McTearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson looking to sit in guard and control but Illiadis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McTearson pulls Illiadis in close to his closed guard and prevents Illiadis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
Illiadis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Illiadis trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTearson is keeping the position for now.
McTearson looking to control.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
McTearson trying to control the position.
Illiadis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McTearson controlling Illiadis's posture.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
That's four 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.
McTearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Illiadis trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McTearson controls Illiadis momentarily but Illiadis frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!
Illiadis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Illiadis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illiadis.
Illiadis taking a breather.
Illiadis tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Illiadis misses with a punch on the inside.
Illiadis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Illiadis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Jab by McTearson.
McTearson throws out a leg kick but Illiadis moves out of range and McTearson only half commits.
Illiadis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Illiadis is defended easily by McTearson.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Illiadis is just out of range.
Illias Illiadis is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Illiadis throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Illiadis is rocked!
Illiadis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTearson.
Illiadis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McTearson manages to circle out of the way.
Oh Illiadis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Illiadis gets the takedown into side control.
Illiadis tries to advance position but instead McTearson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Illiadis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Illiadis seems to have got his legs back now.
McTearson is controlling Illiadis's trapped leg to prevent Illiadis from advancing to side control.
Illiadis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Illiadis tries to pass to full mount but McTearson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Illiadis wants to free his trapped foot but McTearson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Illiadis in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson tries to clinch but Illiadis moves out of range.
Illiadis cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Illiadis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McTearson's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Illiadis in particular looking to stall.
McTearson is trying to get back to full guard.
Illiadis trying to control from half guard but McTearson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illiadis wants to pass the guard but McTearson is defending well.
McTearson wants to get back to full guard.
Illiadis wants to lay and pray for a moment but McTearson keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illiadis is really struggling to control McTearson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Illias Illiadis.
I think Illiadis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illias Illiadis!
A victorious Illias Illiadis 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poochyena comes into the arena with This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamias Poochyena!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poochyena plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mandragoran digs a good body shot into Poochyena's ribs.
Poochyena throws a solid leg kick but Mandragoran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poochyena.
Mandragoran walks into a left hand.
Mandragoran scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Poochyena finds it's way through Mandragoran's defenses.
Mandragoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poochyena moves away.
Mandragoran misses with a right hand
and Poochyena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poochyena cracks Mandragoran with a hook to the temple - Mandragoran is on wobbly legs here! Poochyena swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mandragoran falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Poochyena wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tamias Poochyena!
Tamias Poochyena retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tamias Poochyena started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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