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SPNY 253: Romanov - Lockyer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hujkeid Gnojei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hujkeid Gnojei looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hujkeid Gnojei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Banner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gnojei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner drives through and clinches with Gnojei against the cage.
Gnojei is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banner tries to break free but Gnojei pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gnojei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gnojei wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnojei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gnojei is breathing heavily.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Gnojei is controlling the position.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Gnojei won't allow it.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Gnojei has his takedown stuffed
and Gnojei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Hujkeid Gnojei has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hujkeid Gnojei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Banner moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Gnojei! Banner continues to tee off on Gnojei, landing with a left and a right! Banner connects with a right hand that leaves Gnojei sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Banner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reshad Tartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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280 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itula Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reshad Tartan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala lands a right hook to the body.
Reshad Tartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartan lands a jab.
Tartan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Reshad Tartan has been cut.
Maafala misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maafala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maafala stalls.
Maafala stalling in the clinch.
Maafala seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maafala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Itula Maafala.
Tartan clinches up with Maafala and pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maafala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maafala clinches up against the cage.
Maafala prevents Tartan from breaking the clinch.
Maafala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tartan prevents it.
Maafala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tartan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maafala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maafala cracks Tartan with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Maafala.
Maafala lands with a right to the head.
Tartan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maafala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maafala stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maafala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartan managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
Tartan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maafala taking a breather.
Maafala gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tartan regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maafala stays in close to Tartan's body and controls the position.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maafala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maafala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tartan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maafala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maafala postures up in Tartan's guard and throws a big left but Tartan blocks it.
Maafala distracts Tartan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tartan looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartan wants to stand up but Maafala is controlling him.
Maafala landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itula Maafala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reshad Tartan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tartan tries to keep at a distance but Maafala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tartan avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Tartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maafala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maafala lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maafala on the inside.
That has opened up Reshad Tartan's cut even more.
Maafala has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tartan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maafala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartan can do to turn this around?
Maafala tries to get the hooks in deep but Tartan pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tartan is trying to stand back up.
Maafala connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tartan to escape the position.
Maafala thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Maafala is landing with strikes. Tartan can't take much more of this.
Maafala is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Maafala missing with punches from the back.
Maafala loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tartan hold on?
Tartan is rocked!
The cut above Reshad Tartan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reshad Tartan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itula Maafala!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Oscar Avila has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila thuds a left hand into Herrera's body.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Herrera eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Herrera's belly button to the back.
Herrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Avila scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Avila is looking to wear down Herrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avila digs a good hook to Herrera's body.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila takes a swing at Herrera's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Herrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avila lands a jab to Herrera's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Herrera.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Herrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avila defends well and Herrera ends up having to push Avila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Avila.
Oscar Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avila with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avila, as that shot connected.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Herrera is rocked!
Herrera shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Avila shuts the power down on Herrera. Lights out, game over! Avila is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Avila!
Oscar Avila thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley comes to the cage accompanied by Danger. Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denton Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley swings for the body but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch slips a jab from Daley.
Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uzannavabizch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daley scores with a hook.
Denton Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzannavabizch dips to his left and cracks Daley with an uppercut!
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch throws a front kick aimed at Daley's knee but Daley avoids it well.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzannavabizch is just out of range.
It seemed like Uzannavabizch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uzannavabizch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzannavabizch moves away.
Uzannavabizch thumps Daley with a low kick.
Uzannavabizch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daley blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a looping left.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daley missing with a left hand there. Uzannavabizch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uzannavabizch moves away from the strike by Daley.
Uzannavabizch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daley manages to avoid it.
Daley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uzannavabizch.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a low kick but Daley moves his leg out of the way.
Daley throws a shot to the body.
Daley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzannavabizch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daley throws a right hand that misses
and Daley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands with a good body shot.
Daley misses with a straight right.
Denton Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a combination but Daley avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley looks to land a left hand but Uzannavabizch moved out of range nicely.
Daley lands a slapping body shot.
Daley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daley blocks a leg kick.
Daley misses with a hook.
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daley throws a sloppy body shot
and Uzannavabizch counters with an outside leg kick.
Daley throws a body punch but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzannavabizch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley scores with a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch scores with a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uzannavabizch lands a head shot.
Daley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uzannavabizch staying out of range there.
Uzannavabizch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daley throws out the jab.
Daley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Uzannavabizch moves away and avoids it.
Uzannavabizch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daley defends it well.
Daley throws a looping overhand right but Uzannavabizch ducks down to avoid it.
Uzannavabizch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley misses with a left hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch scores with a hook to the body. Daley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Daley misses.
A slow jab from Daley misses its intended target.
Uzannavabizch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daley.
Daley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daley. Uzannavabizch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzannavabizch.
Daley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch misses with an uppercut
and Daley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uzannavabizch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Denton Daley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uzannavabizch wants to slow Daley down by chopping away at his legs.
Uzannavabizch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uzannavabizch defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand.
Uzannavabizch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzannavabizch with the counter takedown but Daley avoids it easily.
Daley's corner calls for a 1-2. Daley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Uzannavabizch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daley has got the better of the exchanges.
Daley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uzannavabizch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzannavabizch.
Daley moves out of range as Uzannavabizch throws a body kick.
Denton Daley is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uzannavabizch can pounce on him.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick that misses.
Daley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uzannavabizch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at Daley's ribcage but misses.
Uzannavabizch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Daley throws a series of punches but Uzannavabizch avoids them all with ease.
Uzannavabizch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Uzannavabizch as he connects with a hook.
Uzannavabizch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daley misses with a hook
and Uzannavabizch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Daley misses.
Uzannavabizch moves out of range of the strikes.
Uzannavabizch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
Uzannavabizch slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uzannavabizch! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uzannavabizch.
Daley throws a big shot that misses.
Uzannavabizch connects with a solid leg kick.
Uzannavabizch slips a jab from Daley.
Uzannavabizch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daley misses with a looping right.
Uzannavabizch throws a body kick that misses
and Daley counters with a nice body shot.
Uzannavabizch thows a leg kick but Daley checks it
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uzannavabizch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzannavabizch is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Daley misses.
Uzannavabizch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daley defends it well.
Uzannavabizch slips under a jab from Daley.
Daley misses with a jab to the body
and Uzannavabizch counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley misses with a left hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a straight right hand.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Uzannavabizch tries to counter it with a takedown but Daley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daley.
Daley lands with a shot to the body.
Daley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uzannavabizch.
A swing and a miss from Daley.
Uzannavabizch is looking to score with low kicks.
Uzannavabizch punishes Daley's body with a nice straight punch.
Daley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Daley misses.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice looking combination but Daley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley with a hook.
Daley scores with a hook.
Daley looks to throw the jab but Uzannavabizch is out of range.
Uzannavabizch with the counter takedown but Daley avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzannavabizch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Daley.
It looked like Daley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzannavabizch.
Daley takes a swing at Uzannavabizch's ribcage but misses.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Uzannavabizch moves away and avoids it.
Uzannavabizch lands with a nice body kick.
Daley misses with a right hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Daley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A jab from Daley misses.
Daley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzannavabizch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daley looks to land a right hand but Uzannavabizch moved out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a front kick that sends Daley stumbling back into the cage.
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzannavabizch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uzannavabizch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daley.
Daley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Daley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Daley throws an overhand right that lands on Uzannavabizch's shoulder, as Uzannavabizch tries to avoid the shot.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzannavabizch moves away.
Daley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uzannavabizch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands with a good body shot.
Daley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice shot that snaps Daley's head back.
Uzannavabizch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daley circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzannavabizch slips under a jab from Daley.
Uzannavabizch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Daley throws a big shot that misses.
Daley throws a jab when Uzannavabizch was well out of range.
Uzannavabizch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daley with a body shot.
Daley misses with a lunging right hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Uzannavabizch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daley moves out of range of the body kick from Uzannavabizch.
Good shot there by Uzannavabizch.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denton Daley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uzannavabizch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Uzannavabizch misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzannavabizch throws the left hand but Daley avoids the punch easily.
Daley throws a lazy right hand but Uzannavabizch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzannavabizch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daley lands with a shot to the body.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
Daley moves away from the strike by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzannavabizch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Uzannavabizch duly obliges.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daley slips a straight right by Uzannavabizch.
Daley throws a jab when Uzannavabizch was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daley scores with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daley tries to bum rush Uzannavabizch with a series of wild strikes but Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daley throws a big shot that misses.
Daley lands a body shot.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Daley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of strikes that have Daley backpedaling.
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Nice body punch from Daley.
Uzannavabizch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uzannavabizch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uzannavabizch has time to react.
Daley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daley throws out the jab.
Daley misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denton Daley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daley 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Daley!
Denton Daley 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo's entrance music is Smells Like Teen Spirit. A fine choice. Rogers has chosen The End by The Doors as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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36
215 lbs
27 - 23 - 1 |
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45
218 lbs
41 - 42 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 42 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Kwang Soo down.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwang Soo stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kwang Soo tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kwang Soo to the ground. Kwang Soo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kwang Soo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwang Soo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kwang Soo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kwang Soo drops an elbow to the side of Rogers's head.
Kwang Soo blocks the strikes from Rogers.
Kwang Soo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kwang Soo manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to hold on but Kwang Soo pushes him away.
Rogers can't escape the position.
Kwang Soo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogers hang on?
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers taking shots to the head.
Kwang Soo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers can't escape the position.
Kwang Soo working Rogers over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kwang Soo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers is trying to stand up.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers tries to hold on but Kwang Soo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers regains half guard.
Kwang Soo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogers is looking to control Kwang Soo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kwang Soo lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers trying to hold on to Kwang Soo's head to control him but Kwang Soo postures up.
Rogers missing with punches from the bottom.
Kwang Soo trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to control but Kwang Soo passes into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Rogers is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Kwang Soo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kwang Soo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwang Soo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kwang Soo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers gets caught napping as Kwang Soo dives in and scores a takedown. Rogers manages to retain guard.
Rogers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kwang Soo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rogers.
Rogers tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers pushes Kwang Soo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kwang Soo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers trying to control but Kwang Soo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Kwang Soo wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rogers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kwang Soo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kwang Soo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rogers.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Kwang Soo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kwang Soo.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Kwang Soo.
Kwang Soo throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kwang Soo thinking.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Kwang Soo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kwang Soo pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwang Soo scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kwang Soo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo lands a shoulder strike.
Kwang Soo is trying to trip Rogers. He has hold of a leg but Rogers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kwang Soo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kwang Soo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwang Soo prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kwang Soo won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Kwang Soo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kwang Soo won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
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.
Kwang Soo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwang Soo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwang Soo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwang Soo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Kwang Soo ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwang Soo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Kwang Soo jumps back.
Rogers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kwang Soo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kwang Soo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Kwang Soo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Kwang Soo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that misses.
Kwang Soo tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kwang Soo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Kwang Soo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kwang Soo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Kwang Soo moves into the clinch.
Kwang Soo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Kwang Soo won't allow it.
Kwang Soo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kwang Soo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kwang Soo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rogers after a bit of a struggle.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Kwang Soo improves position.
Kwang Soo tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwang Soo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwang Soo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwang Soo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rogers can't fight it off and eventually Kwang Soo manages to take the fight to the floor. Rogers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers seems keen to control Kwang Soo's posture.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Rogers is trying to hold Kwang Soo in close to prevent damage but Kwang Soo has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kwang Soo prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Kwang Soo passes into side control, despite Rogers's attempt to control the position.
Kwang Soo lands a few punches from side control.
Kwang Soo lands some shots froms side control.
Lee Kwang Soo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.
Lee Kwang Soo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control but Kwang Soo postures up.
Rogers sneaks back into half guard.
Rogers trying to control here.
Kwang Soo trying to mount his opponent but Rogers defends it.
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.
Rogers trying to hold on to Kwang Soo's head to control him but Kwang Soo postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kwang Soo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad.
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rogers controls Kwang Soo momentarily but Kwang Soo frees himself.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kwang Soo passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Kwang Soo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwang Soo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Kwang Soo!
Lee Kwang Soo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco has chosen The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
134 lbs
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24
155 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batyr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batyr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batyr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Riasco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riasco lands in his opponent's guard.
Riasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batyr keeping moving, preventing Riasco from controlling successfully.
Batyr wants to stand but Riasco is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Riasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batyr is keeping the position for now.
Riasco slips nicely into half guard.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Batyr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Riasco manages to move to mount!
Riasco won't let Batyr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Batyr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riasco on the ground.
Riasco has hold of Batyr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Batyr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Batyr is trying to stand.
Riasco working for a submission but Batyr is keeping him at bay.
Batyr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Riasco working for a submission but Batyr is keeping him at bay.
Batyr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riasco is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Batyr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Batyr shrugs it off.
Riasco trying to control but Batyr is having none of it.
Riasco working for a submission but Batyr is keeping him at bay.
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Riasco looking to secure an arm triangle but Batyr defends it well.
Batyr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Riasco working for a guillotine from mount but Batyr is in no mood to give up.
Riasco working for a guillotine from mount but Batyr is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Riasco working for a submission but Batyr is keeping him at bay.
Riasco has control of Batyr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Batyr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Batyr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Riasco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Batyr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riasco tries to control but Batyr wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Riasco is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Batyr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Batyr shrugs it off.
Batyr is squirming around, avoiding Riasco's attempts to control the action.
Batyr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Riasco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Batyr tries to buck Riasco off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riasco looking for a guillotine from mount but Batyr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batyr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Riasco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Riasco with that takedown attempt.
Riasco shoots in and drives through. Batyr sprawls well.
Batyr misses with a wild combination.
Batyr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batyr throws a head kick that misses.
Raiymbek Batyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batyr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riasco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riasco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batyr pinned against the cage. Batyr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raiymbek Batyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Batyr on his heels. He'll look to pass Batyr's guard now, I'm sure.
Riasco won't allow Batyr to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Batyr keeps moving.
Riasco looking to pass the guard.
Santiago Riasco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batyr wants to stand and escape but Riasco is having none of it.
Batyr is looking to stand back up but Riasco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Batyr.
Riasco is keen to just control but Batyr is a slippery customer.
Riasco is working for a kimura but Batyr is defending it quite comfortably.
Batyr pushes Riasco off looking to stand but Riasco dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riasco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Riasco is pressing down on Batyr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batyr is holding on for now.
Batyr is trying to stand back up but Riasco is controlling him
Batyr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Riasco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riasco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riasco won't allow Batyr to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr keeping full guard, as Riasco tries to pass.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Batyr keeps moving.
Batyr wants to stand and escape but Riasco is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Batyr keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooh a lovely combination from Batyr sends Riasco down but not out. Batyr dives into side control looking to finish.
Riasco is rocked!
Riasco sneaks back into half guard.
Batyr tries to pass to full mount but Riasco defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batyr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riasco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Riasco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Batyr is posturing up here but Riasco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Batyr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Batyr has to tap! Slick submission there by Riasco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Riasco!
Santiago Riasco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hells Bells . 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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angelo Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapikov shoots in and bounces Smokeleaf off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
Lapikov trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Lapikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokeleaf is trying to control the position but Lapikov postures up.
Lapikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smokeleaf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lapikov passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to kick Lapikov off but Lapikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smokeleaf gets back to full guard.
Lapikov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Lapikov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but Lapikov is having none of it.
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.
Lapikov throws a nice looking combination but Smokeleaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smokeleaf misses with a head kick.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Lapikov moves out of range.
Lapikov attempts a counter takedown but Smokeleaf avoids it well and moves away.
Smokeleaf swings for the body but Lapikov moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws an overhand right that lands on Lapikov's shoulder, as Lapikov tries to avoid the shot.
Lapikov tries to counter with a takedown but Smokeleaf is quick to defend against it.
Smokeleaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smokeleaf.
Lapikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Angelo Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapikov connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lapikov as he connects with a hook.
Lapikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smokeleaf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Smokeleaf tenderised Lapikov's leg. Lapikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smokeleaf takes a swing at Lapikov's ribcage but misses.
Lapikov lands a jab.
Smokeleaf misses with a straight right.
Lapikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smokeleaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapikov manages to avoid it.
Lapikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot by Smokeleaf.
Lapikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lapikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapikov wants to pass the guard but Smokeleaf is keeping the position.
Lapikov trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smokeleaf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smokeleaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lapikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a lazy uppercut
and Lapikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lapikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smokeleaf is trying to keep Lapikov in close.
Smokeleaf keeping full guard, as Lapikov tries to pass.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov wants to pass the guard but Smokeleaf is keeping the position.
Lapikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smokeleaf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov prevents Smokeleaf from improving his position.
Lapikov moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lapikov.
Lapikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lapikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smokeleaf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lapikov trying to control the action but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smokeleaf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lapikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smokeleaf can do to turn this around?
Smokeleaf struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lapikov throws an elbow but Smokeleaf slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to reverse the position.
Lapikov trying to control the position but Smokeleaf is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lapikov avoids the body shot from Smokeleaf.
Lapikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lapikov tries to bum rush Smokeleaf with a series of wild strikes but Smokeleaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Lapikov both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Smokeleaf. No joy for Lapikov on that attempt.
Smokeleaf works Lapikov's body with a nice hook.
Smokeleaf is looking to clinch.
Lapikov attempts a counter takedown but Smokeleaf avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Smokeleaf misses its intended target.
Lapikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf lands a nice hook to Lapikov's body. Lapikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smokeleaf moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Smokeleaf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smokeleaf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but Lapikov blocks it.
Smokeleaf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smokeleaf.
Lapikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapikov is looking for a takedown.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf tries a body shot but Lapikov blocks it.
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 Anatoliy Lapikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smokeleaf throws a lazy right hand but Lapikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook. Lapikov ducked under it nicely.
Smokeleaf misses with a leg kick.
Lapikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lapikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Smokeleaf - just one landing.
Lapikov avoids the body shot from Smokeleaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokeleaf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lapikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Lapikov misses.
Lapikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smokeleaf dodges the punch combination from Lapikov.
Smokeleaf wants to counter with a clinch but Lapikov pushes him away.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smokeleaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anatoliy Lapikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smokeleaf throws a lazy head kick
and Lapikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Smokeleaf struggling a bit here.
Lapikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smokeleaf is not content to let Lapikov control the position.
Angelo Smokeleaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking for a sweep.
Anatoliy Lapikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smokeleaf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf has one of Lapikov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lapikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smokeleaf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lapikov but great work by Smokeleaf.
Lapikov prevents Smokeleaf from improving position.
Smokeleaf decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lapikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smokeleaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lapikov tries to counter with a takedown but Smokeleaf is quick to defend against it.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Lapikov moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls and moves away.
Smokeleaf throws a body shot but no joy.
Smokeleaf misses with a looping left.
Smokeleaf tries a low kick but Lapikov avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapikov misses the target.
Angelo Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smokeleaf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Lapikov moves out of range easily.
Lapikov tries to counter with a takedown but Smokeleaf is quick to defend against it.
Anatoliy Lapikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lapikov throws a right hand that Smokeleaf ducks under and follows up with a left that Smokeleaf also avoids with ease.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch but Lapikov slips to the side
so Lapikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lapikov stopping the sweep attempt from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lapikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smokeleaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lapikov manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Smokeleaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lapikov 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoliy Lapikov!
After winning the bout, Anatoliy Lapikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson's entrance music is Theme. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
155 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalagho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalagho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holgersson's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho is looking to take a break and control but Holgersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holgersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalagho pulls his head out easily.
Holgersson is staying active underneath Kalagho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson actively working from the bottom here.
Holgersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalagho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holgersson defending well though.
Kalagho is trying to control. Holgersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalagho winds up and cracks Holgersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holgersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalagho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalagho's back!
Kalagho has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kalagho wants to escape the position.
Holgersson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Holgersson working for a choke but Kalagho is defending well.
Kalagho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalagho sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalagho is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalagho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalagho is trying to control but can't.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but Kalagho defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalagho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalagho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Kalagho is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holgersson trying to control but Kalagho is working from the bottom.
Kalagho looking for a guillotine here but Holgersson defends easily.
Holgersson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kalagho dives on top into guard.
Holgersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holgersson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kalagho rolls with it to try and escape but Holgersson cranks on the arm and Kalagho is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros comes to the cage accompanied by Pride Theme. Smith has chosen The Mercenary as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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22 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quadros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Quadros scores with a nice body kick.
Quadros takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Quadros blocks a head kick by Smith.
Quadros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quadros's sensitive parts.
A combination from Quadros does no damage.
Quadros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quadros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros with a hook.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quadros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quadros has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quadros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Quadros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quadros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Quadros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quadros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
It looks like Terry Smith has been cut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Quadros misses with a punch on the inside.
Quadros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quadros.
Smith digs a good hook to Quadros's body.
Smith slips a straight right by Quadros.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Quadros to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quadros momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quadros was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Quadros steps in with a hook that catches Smith right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Quadros follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smith looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Quadros!
Stephen Quadros 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
30 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lockyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lockyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Sloppy strikes from Lockyer. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockyer.
A lazy left from Romanov finds it's target.
Lockyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockyer.
No joy there for Lockyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romanov with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Romanov.
Lockyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Lockyer swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Lockyer lands with a cross.
Lockyer throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Romanov throws a hook to the side of Lockyer's head but Lockyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
Lockyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov throws a big counter combination but Lockyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Lockyer swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Romanov ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a hook but Romanov avoids it easily.
Lockyer lands a lovely overhand right.
Romanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Romanov.
Lockyer clinches.
Lockyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Romanov manages to break the clinch.
Lockyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Lockyer slips the punch.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov with a nice cross.
Lockyer lands with a nice body punch.
Romanov throws a looping overhand right but Lockyer ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanov.
Lockyer cracks Romanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Romanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lockyer finish him?
Romanov is rocked!
Romanov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lockyer points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Romanov wakes up just in time to hear Lockyer thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Darren Lockyer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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