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SPNY 269: Smerkhet vs Lopez 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Bloodlust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodlust comes to the cage accompanied by A Pocket Full Of Shells. Milner has chosen King of Kings as his entrance music. The key to victory for Darren Bloodlust has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Bloodlust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Milner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodlust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodlust goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Milner.
Bloodlust scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Milner doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Bloodlust.
Bloodlust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Milner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milner lands with a slapping head kick.
Milner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bloodlust.
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!
Bloodlust walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Bloodlust misses.
Milner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bloodlust throws a series of punches but Milner moves out of range.
Bloodlust misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodlust misses with a series of wild punches.
Milner takes the fight into the clinch.
Bloodlust can't break the clinch.
Milner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloodlust up against the cage.
Milner taking a breather.
Milner continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Milner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bloodlust wants to break the clinch but can't.
Milner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Milner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bloodlust's efforts to push away.
Bloodlust breaks the clinch.
Milner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodlust was well out of range. Poor timing from Milner.
Bloodlust defending well as Milner loads up on a big left hand.
Bloodlust swinging wildly here.
Bloodlust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodlust scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Bloodlust.
Milner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Milner misses with a straight left.
Milner throws a body kick that misses.
Bloodlust throws a series of punches but Milner moves out of range.
Milner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodlust is just out of range.
Milner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloodlust falls off balance throwing a combination
and Milner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bloodlust's knee momentarily.
Bloodlust keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bloodlust takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Bloodlust does no damage.
Bloodlust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodlust looks to land a combination but Milner avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodlust misses with a double jab.
Luke Milner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milner lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Bloodlust misses.
A combination from Bloodlust does no damage.
Bloodlust swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Milner counters with a right hand to the body.
Bloodlust throws a leg kick but Milner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloodlust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloodlust misses with a wild combination.
Bloodlust is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Milner coming out on top.
Bloodlust misses with a two punch combination.
Milner misses with a straight right.
Bloodlust pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milner back to the cage. Bloodlust follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bloodlust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milner lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodlust's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Bloodlust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Milner wants to clinch up but Bloodlust keeps it at a distance.
Bloodlust misses with a wild combination.
Milner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodlust's head backwards.
Bloodlust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milner misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Milner looks to move away, Bloodlust throws a big counter combo bu Milner just gets out of the way.
Milner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bloodlust just misses with a punch to the body.
Milner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodlust.
Darren Bloodlust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milner throws a shot from downtown. Bloodlust moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milner rushes Bloodlust and presses him up against the cage.
Bloodlust letting Milner take a breather here.
Milner lands a good knee to the midsection. Bloodlust won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodlust avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodlust blocks an elbow strike from Milner.
Bloodlust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodlust gets tackled into the cage by Milner. Milner maintains the clinch.
Milner misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Milner 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.
Milner scores with a shoulder strike.
Milner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bloodlust breaks the clinch.
Milner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodlust.
Bloodlust swings for the body but Milner moves out of range.
Milner throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milner dodges the punch combination from Bloodlust.
Crunch! Bloodlust slams his shin into Milner's torso.
Bloodlust misses with the combination.
Milner slips a jab and a cross from Bloodlust.
A leg kick checked by Bloodlust.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Milner.
Milner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bloodlust moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bloodlust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloodlust falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloodlust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Milner slams his shin into Bloodlust's torso.
Bloodlust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milner is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodlust throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Bloodlust. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodlust shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milner as he avoids it easily.
Darren Bloodlust is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milner dodges the punch combination from Bloodlust.
Milner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodlust's head backwards.
Milner moves into the clinch.
Milner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloodlust is trying to break free.
Milner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Milner.
The referee is keeping an eye on Milner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bloodlust tries to circle away but Milner has him pinned against the cage.
Bloodlust avoids the elbow strike from Milner, against the cage.
Milner throws an elbow that misses.
Bloodlust is trying to break the clinch but Milner has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Milner.
Milner taking a breather.
Milner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bloodlust's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Milner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Milner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bloodlust throws a series of punches but Milner avoids them all with ease.
Milner is looking to chop away at Bloodlust's legs.
Milner slips a jab and a cross from Bloodlust.
Milner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodlust manages to avoid it.
Milner throws a right hand that Bloodlust ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloodlust also avoids with ease.
Milner throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodlust.
A clash of legs there as Bloodlust blocks the low kick.
Bloodlust blocks a jab.
Milner sizes up Bloodlust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodlust throws a leg kick but Milner checks it.
Bloodlust misses with the combination.
Milner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bloodlust throws a combination that misses
and Milner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bloodlust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Bloodlust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloodlust throws a right hand that Milner ducks under and follows up with a left that Milner also avoids with ease.
Milner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Milner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Bloodlust does no damage.
Bloodlust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milner catches Bloodlust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Milner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloodlust will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Bloodlust.
Milner flicks out a counter leg kick but Bloodlust steps away.
Milner has closed the distance and engaged Bloodlust in a clinch.
Bloodlust takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodlust can't break the clinch.
Milner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bloodlust in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Milner throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodlust.
Milner lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodlust takes a knee to the side of the body.
Milner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bloodlust prevents a body shot from Milner.
Bloodlust avoids a wild elbow strike from Milner.
Bloodlust tries to break the clinch but Milner is controlling the position.
Bloodlust prevents a body shot from Milner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodlust wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milner has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodlust can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Milner.
A head punch on the inside from Milner fails to land.
Milner leaning against his opponent.
Milner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloodlust up against the cage.
Milner slows down the pace here.
Milner pushes Bloodlust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milner misses with an elbow strike.
Milner misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Milner.
Still in the clinch, Milner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milner tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodlust avoids the damage to the body.
Milner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bloodlust or not.
Milner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloodlust.
Bloodlust blocks an elbow strike from Milner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Milner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Milner 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Milner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Milner thanked MMA Hype Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Darren Bloodlust had this to say: 'Ahhh, so that's what it feels like...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Robinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olson.
Olson throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olson defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Olson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Olson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson is controlling Olson's posture.
Olson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson is holding on to half guard well.
Olson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pulls Olson in close to his closed guard and prevents Olson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olson is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Olson tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Olson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Olson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Olson throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Olson controlling him for the moment.
Olson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robinson is proving hard to escape from.
Robinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Olson blocks a head kick by Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Olson shoots in.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olson.
Robinson tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Olson's knee but Olson avoids it well.
Olson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robinson sprawls and moves away.
Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Olson's guard.
Olson controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Olson looking for a sweep. Not yet Olson, not yet.
Olson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson stands up from Olson's guard - Robinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Olson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Olson avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Robinson 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.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Olson.
Andrew Olson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robinson.
It looks like Andrew Olson has been cut.
Olson dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Olson's head and hops out.
Robinson forces Olson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson Rushes Olson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Olson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Robinson Piles on the pressure and Olson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Robinson!
A very excited looking Sean Robinson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Richards has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Desean Bryant's chin.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Bryant looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards lands a high kick!
Bryant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Bryant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bryant.
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Richards 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
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!
Bryant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with Richards, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes Richards against the cage but Richards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richards! But no joy.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Richards moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
Bryant is rocked!
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryant is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Richards just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Bryant has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Richards!
A relieved looking Sean Richards thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen The Mercenary as his entrance music. Terry Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farseer 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 nice looking combination but Farseer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farseer tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farseer throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Farseer misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Farseer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Farseer showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith kicks Farseer off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Farseer finds it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Farseer!
Farseer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The strikes coming from Farseer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Farseer 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.
Farseer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Farseer keeps moving and retains side control.
Farseer throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Farseer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith working away.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Farseer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Farseer is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Farseer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farseer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Farseer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith wants to control but Farseer is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Farseer goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Smith escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Farseer is trying to control but can't.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farseer keeps working.
Farseer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Farseer punches the canvas rather than the man.
Farseer lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Smith.
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Farseer.
Farseer misses with punches from the back.
Smith trying to control the action but Farseer just sinks the hooks in.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stromile Farseer 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.
A combination from Farseer does no damage.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Farseer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Farseer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Farseer trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Farseer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Farseer prevents Smith from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farseer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farseer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farseer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Farseer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Farseer throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Farseer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Farseer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Farseer is keeping the position.
Farseer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Farseer looking for a sweep. Not yet Farseer, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Farseer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Farseer is in guard.
Farseer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farseer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farseer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Farseer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Farseer on that attempt.
Smith slips a straight right by Farseer.
Smith throws a series of punches but Farseer avoids them all with ease.
Farseer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farseer scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Stromile Farseer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farseer cracks Smith with an uppercut from hell and Smith crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Farseer's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Smith is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farseer gets to his feet and stands over Smith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smith felt that one! Farseer unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smith from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stromile Farseer!
An out of breath Stromile Farseer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
197 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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189 lbs
21 - 22 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klincko jabs Majors right on the nose. Majors blinks but takes it well.
Majors fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klincko avoids it really well and circles away.
Majors connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Majors misses with a double jab.
Klincko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Klincko.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Majors. That snapped Klincko's head back.
Klincko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Majors is predictable there
and Klincko counters with a nice body kick.
Klincko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Majors scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Klincko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klincko is looking to slow Majors down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klincko gets caught flat footed, as Majors shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Klincko pushes Majors off and scrambles back to his feet.
Klincko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klincko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors misses with a double jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klincko.
Klincko misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klincko. That's going to slow Majors down.
Klincko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Majors drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klincko defends it well.
A combination from Klincko does no damage.
Majors throws out a counter right but Klincko avoids it with no problem.
Majors takes the fight into the clinch.
Majors has Klincko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klincko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Klincko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Majors jumps guard but Klincko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Majors jumps guard but Klincko stands there with Majors around his waist. Majors gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klincko tries a body shot but Majors blocks it.
Klincko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Majors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klincko.
Klincko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majors can't break the clinch.
Klincko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klincko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Majors walks into a jab.
Majors tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klincko defends well and Majors ends up having to push Klincko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klincko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Majors checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Klincko misses with a head kick.
Klincko scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klincko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klincko connects with a body shot that sends Majors's belly button to the back.
Majors misses with a combination
and Klincko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klincko tests Majors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dave Klincko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klincko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Majors is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Klincko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Klincko. That snapped Majors's head back.
Klincko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Majors misses with a combination
and Klincko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Majors is still on wobbly legs! Can Klincko finish him?
Good leg kick by Klincko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Majors seems to have recovered his senses.
Klincko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majors can do to turn this around?
Klincko scores with a hook to the body. Majors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klincko misses with a body shot.
Klincko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klincko scores with a decent looking hook.
Klincko just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Klincko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Majors or perhaps it was just good defense by Klincko, which made it look bad.
Majors tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klincko, right into the meat.
Klincko drops Majors with a right and a left! Klincko comes rushing in but Majors regains his composure and manages to keep Klincko in guard.
It looks like Emory Majors has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klincko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majors is keeping the position for now.
Klincko is fighting to break Majors's control of his arms but Majors is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Majors working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klincko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klincko throws a big right hand that misses.
Klincko won't allow Majors to sweep him here.
Klincko trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
Klincko 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.
Klincko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Majors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klincko trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
Klincko tries to free his leg and advance position but Majors is retaining full guard.
Klincko trying to control the position from guard on top but Majors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majors is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klincko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majors keeping full guard, as Klincko tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Majors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klincko is looking to wear down Majors with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klincko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klincko throws a looping overhand right but Majors ducks down to avoid it.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Majors walks forward, straight into a front kick from Klincko.
Klincko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klincko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors throws a combination that misses
and Klincko counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Majors takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Majors is breathing heavily.
Klincko clobbers Majors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klincko pushes Majors away with a front kick.
Dave Klincko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klincko lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko looks for the body kick but Majors saw that one coming.
Klincko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klincko - that will leave a mark!
Majors slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klincko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Klincko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emory Majors'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. And we move into the final round!
That kick from Klincko tenderised Majors's leg. Majors is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klincko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klincko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Majors.
Klincko scores with a shot to the body.
Klincko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Majors if he has to take too many more of those.
Klincko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko feints and then cracks Majors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Majors down.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klincko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majors throws a fast counter high kick but Klincko manages to duck under it in time.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klincko throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko pushes Majors away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klincko.
Klincko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klincko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Majors shoots for a double leg takedown but Klincko sprawls well. He's pushed Majors's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dave Klincko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Klincko scores with the left hand. Majors knows he should have avoided that one.
Klincko connects with a solid leg kick.
Majors throws a head kick that misses.
Majors's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klincko keeps Majors at a distance using the push kick.
Dave Klincko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors walks into a stiff left hand from Klincko.
Majors takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Klincko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majors on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klincko lands a front kick.
Klincko slaps away a takedown attempt from Majors, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klincko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Majors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors misses with a few strikes there.
Majors has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Klincko.
Klincko lands a nice looking body kick.
Klincko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Emory Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klincko lands with a cross.
Klincko slaps away a takedown attempt from Majors, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klincko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Majors back to the cage. Klincko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Klincko connects with an inside leg kick.
Klincko digs a good hook to Majors's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Klincko both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Klincko.
Majors has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klincko.
Majors doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klincko connects with a crisp jab.
Majors stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klincko.
Jab from Klincko.
Majors shoots for a double leg takedown but Klincko sprawls well. He's pushed Majors's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klincko feints and then cracks Majors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Majors down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klincko!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Klincko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klincko 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Klincko!
Dave Klincko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Fat Lip as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nick Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
A big left from Evans misses.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Evans counters with a quick kick to the body but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan walks into a left hand.
Evans scores with a head kick. Morgan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Evans enables Morgan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Evans manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Evans's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Morgan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Morgan passes into half guard.
Evans is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans controlling the position for now.
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Evans won't allow Morgan to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
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 Nick Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nick Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Evans jabs at Morgan's body.
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nick Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ceasar Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evans.
Evans tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Nick Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans's corner calls for a 1-2. Evans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Evans avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Evans continues to drive forward.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Evans to the ground. Morgan is now in Evans's guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Ceasar Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Morgan has Evans pulled in close to control his posture.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is fighting to break Evans's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan is taking a breather. Evans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan feints the counter takedown.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Evans throws a nice head kick!
Evans is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Evans throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy body kick from Evans
and Morgan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two 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!
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans is holding Morgan down, trying to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
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.
Evans keeping his opponent close.
Morgan working away.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Ceasar Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans gets back to half guard.
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 Nick Evans.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Evans!
After winning the bout, Nick Evans 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 Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. Nikitin has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. 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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155 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crane misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Nikitin cracks Crane with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Crane misses.
Crane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crane thows a leg kick but Nikitin checks it
and Nikitin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crane!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikitin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.
Nikitin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
Nikitin wants to control but Crane is keeping him busy.
Crane wants to control but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin scores with punches from side control.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Nikitin tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
Nikitin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin takes a little break here. Crane wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Crane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nikitin off and has taken his back!
Nikitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nikitin wants to control the action here but instead Crane manages to pass to full mount!
Nikitin is looking to get to half guard.
Crane looking to finish Nikitin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nikitin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nikitin tries to reverse the position but Crane maintains control.
Nikitin tries to hold on but Crane postures up.
Crane prevents Nikitin from getting the reversal.
Crane tries to control but Nikitin wriggling away.
Nikitin is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Crane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position but Crane isn't that keen on the idea.
Nikitin regains half guard.
Nikitin is trying is best to control the position here.
Nikitin gets back to full guard.
Crane with a nice head shot there.
Crane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Barracks - LOD that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Crane trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
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 Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crane scores with a shot to the body.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crane as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Crane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Crane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikitin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crane.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nikitin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin dodges the punch combination from Crane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikitin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crane throws a right hand that Nikitin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikitin also avoids with ease.
Nikitin feints the counter takedown.
Crane misses with a double jab.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crane swinging wildly here.
Crane tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikitin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crane throws a series of punches but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crane catches Nikitin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikitin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crane.
Nikitin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crane momentarily.
Crane misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Ichabod Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane lands a left and a right that send Nikitin crashing to the mat, dazed. Crane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ichabod Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikitin misses with a right hand
and Crane counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikitin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Nikitin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crane with a body shot.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Crane misses with a wild combination.
Crane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Crane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikitin just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Crane.
Sloppy strikes from Crane. Those never looked like landing.
Crane throws a right hand that Nikitin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikitin also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Crane misses
and Nikitin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nikitin working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikitin works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to control but Crane is having none of it.
Nikitin raining down shots from the mount!
Nikitin lands a big elbow.
Nikitin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nikitin looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikitin looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikitin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nikitin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nikitin looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nikitin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Nikitin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crane.
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikitin misses the jab.
Crane misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikitin as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crane's waist but Crane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikitin off to one side.
A combination from Crane does no damage.
Crane lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Crane - just one landing.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Nikitin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Nikitin tries to counter it with a takedown but Crane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Nikitin saw that one coming.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikitin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Crane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nikitin eats them both and turns towards Crane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Crane scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane tries to bum rush Nikitin with a series of wild strikes but Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikitin has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin dodges the punch combination from Crane.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane wants to slow Nikitin down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crane feints a jab promting Nikitin to slip. Crane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nikitin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crane throws out a loose jab but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crane throws a shot from downtown. Nikitin moves away and avoids it.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Nikitin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikitin walks into a straight right hand from Crane.
Crane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikitins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A good leg kick by Crane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin lands a jab to the head.
Nikitin dives in and scores a takedown into Crane's guard.
Nikitin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ichabod Crane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Nikitin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Nikitin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nikitin pushing down on Crane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crane wants to improve his position but Nikitin is controlling well.
Nikitin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crane sees it coming and defends easily.
Crane is trying to stand.
Crane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikitin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikitin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crane, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
A very excited looking Ichabod Crane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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135 lbs
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152 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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Burley Haines!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haines shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corkhill's guard.
Corkhill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corkhill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corkhill has an active guard here but Haines has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haines connects with a nice short shot to Corkhill's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corkhill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haines works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill is working hard here to advance position.
Haines goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Corkhill turns into him and now he's in Haines's guard.
Corkhill 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.
Haines looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haines controls Corkhill momentarily but Corkhill frees himself.
Corkhill wants to pass the guard but Haines is keeping the position.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haines is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haines looking for a sweep. Not yet Haines, not yet.
Corkhill wants to control from the top but Haines keeps moving.
Haines has his feet on Corkhill's thighs here. He's pushed Corkhill off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Corkhill screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burley Haines!
A very excited looking Burley Haines 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Romanov (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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33
210 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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36
212 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov lands a leg kick that knocks Cunningham off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romanov.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cunningham misses the target.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
Romanov lands a big head kick that sends Cunningham tumbling to the mat! Romanov takes a step backwards and waves Cunningham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cunningham walks into a stiff left hand from Romanov.
Romanov lands a leg kick that knocks Cunningham off balance momentarily.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Cunningham.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cunningham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
It looked like Cunningham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cunningham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanov with a jab.
Romanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Romanov.
Romanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov lands a big right hand that sends Cunningham crashing to the mat! Romanov stays standing though and waves Cunningham back to his feet!
Cunningham is rocked!
Romanov cracks Cunningham with a left hook right on the temple and Cunningham goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Romanov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Cunningham is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Alexandr Romanov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
154 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Semerkhet moved out of range.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Semerkhet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Semerkhet ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Semerkhet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lopez avoids it.
Semerkhet walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Semerkhet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semerkhet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Semerkhet's head coaches at Convicted - Redemption that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Semerkhet circles away easily
and Semerkhet counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lopez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Semerkhet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semerkhet staying out of range there.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semerkhet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semerkhet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Semerkhet moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Semerkhet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Semerkhet, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Semerkhet against the cage but Semerkhet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Semerkhet, right into the meat.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semerkhet cracks the inside of Lopez's front leg.
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semerkhet.
Semerkhet dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Semerkhet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Semerkhet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lopez's guard! Nice work there by Semerkhet!
Semerkhet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Semerkhet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Semerkhet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Semerkhet defends it easily.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Semerkhet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Semerkhet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
Lopez working for a triangle but Semerkhet defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking for subs off his back but Semerkhet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Semerkhet pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Semerkhet from controlling successfully.
Semerkhet pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Semerkhet wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Semerkhet prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Semerkhet wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.
Semerkhet working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Semerkhet passes into half guard.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Malakai Semerkhet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Semerkhet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Semerkhet is looking to counter punch.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Semerkhet's head but Semerkhet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Semerkhet was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semerkhet.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semerkhet.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Semerkhet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semerkhet slips a straight right by Lopez.
Semerkhet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Semerkhet moved out of range.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Semerkhet connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet shoots in and bounces Lopez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Semerkhet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semerkhet controls the pace.
Semerkhet looking to pass the guard.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Semerkhet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Semerkhet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Semerkhet has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Semerkhet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Semerkhet defends it easily.
Lopez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Semerkhet uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Semerkhet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Semerkhet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Semerkhet stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semerkhet controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Semerkhet lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez misses with a hook. Semerkhet ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Semerkhet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semerkhet.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot by Lopez.
Lopez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malakai Semerkhet is winning the standup battle so far.
Semerkhet blocks a jab.
Semerkhet throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Semerkhet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Semerkhet.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Semerkhet moved out of range nicely.
Semerkhet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Semerkhet did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.
Semerkhet controlling the position well.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semerkhet keeps working.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Semerkhet won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Semerkhet is defending well.
Semerkhet is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Semerkhet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
Semerkhet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez is pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Semerkhet is holding on for now.
Lopez is thwarting Semerkhet's attempts to control the position.
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.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Semerkhet trying to control here.
Semerkhet tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Semerkhet defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet gets back to full guard.
Semerkhet working a defensive guard here.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
Lopez pushing down on Semerkhet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Semerkhet defends the submission attempt.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez 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.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semerkhet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Semerkhet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lopez really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Semerkhet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Semerkhet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Semerkhet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Semerkhet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Semerkhet tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Semerkhet ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Semerkhet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semerkhet slips a jab from Lopez.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semerkhet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Semerkhet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Semerkhet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semerkhet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet moves out of range of the strikes.
Semerkhet throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Semerkhet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Semerkhet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Semerkhet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Semerkhet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez goes for a double leg but Semerkhet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Semerkhet continues to drive forward.
Semerkhet lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Semerkhet ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Semerkhet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semerkhet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semerkhet throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Semerkhet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Semerkhet is looking to land body kicks.
Semerkhet fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Semerkhet saw that one coming.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semerkhet counters with a thumping low kick.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Semerkhet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semerkhet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semerkhet throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Semerkhet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Semerkhet continues to drive forward.
Semerkhet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Semerkhet, right into the meat.
Semerkhet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopez checks a low kick from Semerkhet.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Semerkhet counters with a head kick. That will keep Lopez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Semerkhet on the side of the head.
Semerkhet throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Semerkhet scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semerkhet. Semerkhet obviously looking to wear him down.
Semerkhet is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Semerkhet misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semerkhet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semerkhet. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semerkhet.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Semerkhet avoids it really well and circles away.
You can see that Lopez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Lopez scores with a jab.
Semerkhet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Semerkhet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lopez if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.
Semerkhet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semerkhet is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Semerkhet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet had his way with Pedro Lopez in 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. This is the final round!
Semerkhet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Semerkhet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez shoots in but Semerkhet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Semerkhet slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez clobbers Semerkhet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Semerkhet cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot.
Semerkhet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Semerkhet misses the shot to the body.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Semerkhet is looking to score with low kicks.
Semerkhet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Semerkhet throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Semerkhet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Semerkhet looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
Semerkhet moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Semerkhet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Semerkhet tried to counter with a leg kick but Lopez avoided it.
Semerkhet throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Semerkhet.
Semerkhet works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Semerkhet.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Semerkhet under the eye.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semerkhet throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Semerkhet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Semerkhet shakes it off.
Semerkhet delivers a nice body kick.
Semerkhet with a hook.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Semerkhet moved out of range.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semerkhet counters with a nice body shot.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Semerkhet moved out of range.
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopez showed some decent athleticism there.
Semerkhet is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is thwarting Semerkhet's attempts to control the position.
Semerkhet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lopez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lopez's back!
Semerkhet doesn't have the hooks in and Lopez manages to turn into his guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Lopez 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.
Semerkhet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Semerkhet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
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 Malakai Semerkhet.
I think Semerkhet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet retains his featherweight title!
Malakai Semerkhet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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