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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Tattsyrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Tattsyrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattsyrup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queen avoids it really well and circles away.
Queen with the counter takedown but Tattsyrup avoids it easily.
Tattsyrup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Tattsyrup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Tobias Tattsyrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen swinging wildly here.
Tattsyrup tries for a takedown but Queen circles away easily
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Queen.
It looks like Tobias Tattsyrup has been cut.
Tattsyrup fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Tattsyrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Tattsyrup takes one to the chin there.
Tattsyrup ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Queen.
Queen jabs Tattsyrup to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen leaves Tattsyrup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Tattsyrup gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Tattsyrup tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Queen is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Tattsyrup buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Tattsyrup!! Tattsyrup is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Queen throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Queen!
Our winner, Oliver Queen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilkinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Game is Over. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Keats!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keats displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilkinson misses with a wild combination.
Wilkinson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kenneth Keats has been cut.
Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Keats takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keats works over Wilkinson's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keats circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilkinson catches Keats with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keats is rocked!
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keats is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilkinson finish him?
BOOM! Wilkinson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Keats. Keats tries to recover but Wilkinson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Keats lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Wilkinson!
Rashad Wilkinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Run To The Hills. Black Jack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Jack!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Jack loads up on a big right hand but Billy Jack slips the punch.
Black Jack throws a shot from downtown. Billy Jack moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Billy Jack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Black Jack missing with a left hand there. Billy Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billy Jack slips a jab from Black Jack.
Black Jack misses with a right hand
letting Billy Jack counter with a right hand.
Billy Jack scores with a head kick. Black Jack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Billy Jack slips a straight right by Black Jack.
Billy Jack throws a head kick but Black Jack moves out of range.
Billy Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Billy Jack misses with the combination.
Billy Jack connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Billy Jack.
Billy Jack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Black Jack scores with a sloppy right hand. Billy Jack should have avoided that one.
Billy Jack throws a head kick that Black Jack semi-blocks.
Billy Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Billy Jack moves out of range as Black Jack strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billy Jack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black Jack's head.
Black Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Billy Jack slips a jab and a cross from Black Jack.
Black Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Billy Jack scores with a head kick.
Black Jack is rocked!
Billy Jack finds Black Jack's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Black Jack flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Billy Jack lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Black Jack will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Jack!
Billy Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Zharkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Haack's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Haack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zharkov trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Haack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zharkov wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Zharkov drops back looking for a leg! Haack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haack manages to kick Zharkov off! Zharkov jumps back into Haack's guard.
Zharkov stops Haack from standing up.
Zharkov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zharkov trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Haack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Zharkov from controlling successfully.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zharkov is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Zharkov.
Zharkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zharkov throws a big counter combination but Haack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Zharkov off balance momentarily.
Haack misses with the body kick
and Zharkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Zharkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haack is not content to let Zharkov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack manages to get back to half guard.
Zharkov not doing much here.
Haack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haack is trying to stand back up but Zharkov is controlling him
Haack wants to improve his position but Zharkov is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Zharkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zharkov throwing shots but Haack is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack manages to get to full guard.
Zharkov won't allow Haack to get back to his feet.
Zharkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Zharkov from controlling successfully.
Zharkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zharkov has gone for a leg lock! Haack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zharkov's guard.
Haack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zharkov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zharkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zharkov stands and throws Haack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haack stops Zharkov from passing to mount.
Zharkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zharkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack is holding Zharkov down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zharkov 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.
Haack lands with a kick to the temple. Zharkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zharkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zharkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Zharkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zharkov throws a hook but Haack blocks it.
Zharkov throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Zharkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov avoids a kick to the body.
Zharkov lands with a cross.
Haack thows a body kick. Zharkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zharkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
Zharkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Haack controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Haack is trying to improve his position.
Zharkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Haack controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zharkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haack is trying to get back to half guard.
Zharkov trying to control the action but Haack is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Haack's face as Zharkov controls 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.
Haack regains half guard.
Zharkov thows a huge punch but Haack dodges it nicely.
Zharkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haack's head.
Andrei Zharkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haack controlling the position well.
Haack wants to improve his position but Zharkov is controlling well.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zharkov.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zharkov in particular looking to stall.
Haack is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zharkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haack wants to control but Zharkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haack is in trouble now - Zharkov has advanced to mount!
We've been hearing that Zharkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zharkov thowing shots but they're missing.
Zharkov controlling from mount.
Haack is squirming around, avoiding Zharkov's attempts to control the action.
Haack is trying to escape the mount.
Zharkov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Haack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Haack shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack tries to reverse the position but Zharkov maintains control.
Zharkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Haack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zharkov misses with a head shot.
Zharkov throws some wild stikes that Haack manages to avoid easily.
Zharkov looking to secure an arm triangle but Haack defends it well.
Zharkov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zharkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zharkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zharkov checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zharkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zharkov's calf.
Zharkov misses with a looping left.
Haack staying out of range there.
Haack lands a nice looking body kick.
Haack throws a push kick but Zharkov slaps the foot to one side.
Zharkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Zharkov is out of range.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Zharkov avoids it.
Zharkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Haack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Zharkov.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Zharkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zharkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Haack, which made it look bad.
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Zharkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zharkov tries to avoid it.
Haack feints and then cracks Zharkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zharkov down.
Zharkov misses with an uppercut.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zharkov.
Zharkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haack is staying active underneath Zharkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov prevents Haack from improving his position.
Haack is refusing to be controlled, as Zharkov sits in half guard.
Haack won't allow Zharkov to pass to mount.
Zharkov is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Haack tries to roll over but Zharkov keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zharkov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
Zharkov thows a huge punch but Haack dodges it nicely.
Haack is trying to stand up here but Zharkov is controlling him well.
Zharkov is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Haack is defending against the submission attempts here by Zharkov.
Zharkov missing with some ground and pound from the 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.
Zharkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Zharkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Zharkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.
Haack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zharkov.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zharkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haack looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zharkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zharkov tries for a kimura but Haack is defending well.
Zharkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zharkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zharkov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tomonaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomonaka comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. Vladimir Emelianenko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Tomonaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Tomonaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tomonaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomonaka. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
Tomonaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomonaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomonaka misses the target.
Emelianenko tries to clinch
and Tomonaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomonaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomonaka is just out of range.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Tomonaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomonaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Magnus Tomonaka has been cut.
Tomonaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Tomonaka avoids nicely.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomonaka is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tomonaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomonaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Tomonaka ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Tomonaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tomonaka backs up against the cage.
Tomonaka is rocked!
Tomonaka is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Emelianenko doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tomonaka crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tomonaka's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Emelianenko!
A victorious Vladimir Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Magnus Tomonaka had this to say: 'Arigato gozaimash'ta. A worthy opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Karalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera - Fucking Hostile. Karalahti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ensiferum - Into Battle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mika Karalahti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brutus Kowalski's chin.
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212 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mika Karalahti!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalski misses the target.
Karalahti misses with a kick to the body.
Kowalski throws a sloppy body shot
and Karalahti counters with an inside leg kick.
Kowalski blocks the body kick.
Karalahti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kowalski is able to avoid easily.
Karalahti 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.
A head kick misses from Karalahti.
Kowalski misses with a hook to the body
and Karalahti counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
Karalahti avoids a kick to the body.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Karalahti counters with a body kick.
Karalahti misses with a head kick.
Kowalski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karalahti just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski blocks a leg kick.
Kowalski misses with a hook to the body
and Karalahti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karalahti.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the body
and Karalahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalahti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kowalski.
It looks like Brutus Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karalahti moves away.
Karalahti is looking to slow Kowalski down with leg kicks.
Karalahti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski is looking to wear down Karalahti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karalahti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalski misses with a hook.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kowalski misses.
A shot to the liver by Karalahti. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Karalahti looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws a sloppy body shot
letting Karalahti counter with a right hand.
Karalahti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kowalski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Karalahti.
Kowalski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Karalahti coming out on top.
Karalahti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karalahti scoring well with a low kick there.
Karalahti misses with a leg kick.
Karalahti avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Karalahti.
Karalahti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karalahti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Karalahti circles away.
Karalahti staying out of range there.
Karalahti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karalahti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karalahti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karalahti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kowalski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karalahti manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalski thows a leg kick but Karalahti checks it
and Karalahti counters with a crisp one two that drops Kowalski! Karalahti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kowalski to his feet! Kowalski is in big trouble!
Kowalski is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Karalahti! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mika Karalahti!
An out of breath Mika Karalahti 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Nuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Nuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix takes a swing at Nuke's ribcage but misses.
Nuke clinches.
Nice body punch from Fenix - that landed with a thud.
Nuke misses with a body punch.
Fenix blocks an elbow strike.
Fenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuke.
Fenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nuke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuke just leaning against Fenix, taking a breather.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Nuke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nuke.
Nuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Nuke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fenix tries to work over Nuke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix lands with a right to the head.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fenix.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuke struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fenix - that landed with a thud.
Nuke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix lands a left hand.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nuke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Nuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuke blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuke trying to stall but Fenix improves his position.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuke.
Nuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuke lands a takedown into guard.
Nuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix being controlled here, momentarily.
Fenix is pulling down on Nuke's head to control his posture.
Nuke looking to sit in guard and control but Fenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fenix is fighting to break Nuke's control of his arms but Nuke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nuke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Fenix blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Nuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuke shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuke throws a low kick but Fenix avoids it.
Fenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nuke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Nuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenix instigates a clinch.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nuke tries to close the distance and clinch but Fenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nuke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Nuke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fenix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nuke eats them both and turns towards Fenix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jared Nuke has been cut.
Fenix looks for the body kick but Nuke saw that one coming.
Nuke throws a series of punches but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuke looks for a takedown but Fenix sprawls well.
Nuke shoots in looking for a takedown but Fenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nuke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fenix throws a shot from downtown. Nuke moves away and avoids it.
Fenix lands a jab to the head.
Fenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuke.
Nuke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fenix rushes Nuke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuke slows down the pace here.
Nuke seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fenix tries a body shot but Nuke blocks it.
Fenix blocking some punches.
Nuke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Nuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenix prevents a body shot from Nuke.
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fenix blocks it with crossed arms.
Fenix is working Nuke over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Nuke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fenix.
Nuke misses with an elbow over the top.
Nuke blocking some punches.
Marcus Fenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fenix.
Nuke working hard to break the clinch.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Nuke.
Fenix is working Nuke over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuke backwards.
Nuke stalls.
Nuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fenix lands with a light punch inside.
Nuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuke working aggressively here.
Nuke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Nuke's head.
Nuke is rocked!
Fenix drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nuke right on the button. Nuke goes down! Fenix follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fenix gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
150 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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29
164 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Dur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dur manages to avoid it.
Dur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dur won't be happy with that.
Miller has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dur is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Miller yanks on the arm and Dur is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Miller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Miller!
A pretty intense looking Jake Miller took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Good comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa - I'm Good. On his way into the cage it seems that Wes Good has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wes Good seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
194 lbs
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191 lbs
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World class MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marian Balkon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkon! But no joy.
Good scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balkon in his tracks.
Some bone on bone action there as Good checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been informed that Balkon 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.
Balkon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Good circles away quickly and effectively.
Balkon throws a chopping leg kick but Good manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balkon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Good checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Good on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wes Good seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good misses with a leg kick.
Good backing away here, and Balkon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balkon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good throws a shot from downtown. Balkon moves away and avoids it.
Good throws a leg kick but Balkon moved away.
Good backing away here, and Balkon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Good under the eye.
Balkon throws out a loose jab but Good uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good throws a sloppy head kick and Balkon moves out of range easily.
Balkon throws out a counter right but Good avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Good.
Decent striking displayed by Balkon there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon lands a nice shot that snaps Good's head back.
Balkon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Good sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Balkon.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Good moves away.
Balkon cracks Good with an open hand slap.
Good jabs Balkon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balkon misses with a body shot.
Good throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkon.
Balkon misses with a series of wild punches.
Good swings for the body but Balkon moves out of range.
Good moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Good connects with a single shot there.
Good pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkon looks to land a left hand but Good moved out of range nicely.
Good throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WHATprivate in the buildup to the fight.
Balkon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Good.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balkon avoids the head kick by Good.
Good avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good throws a sloppy head kick
and Balkon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balkon.
Balkon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Good on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balkon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Good.
Good takes one on the button.
Good throws a front kick that sends Balkon stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Balkon is predictable there
and Good counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Good.
Good keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkon.
Good attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balkon is able to avoid easily.
Good pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkon throws out a powerful jab.
Good connects with a solid leg kick.
Good throws a hook but Balkon avoids it easily.
Good lands an overhand right.
Balkon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balkon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balkon looks to throw the jab but Good is out of range.
Balkon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Good sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Balkon thuds a left hand into Good's body.
Sloppy strikes from Balkon. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Balkon does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good looks for the body kick but Balkon saw that one coming.
Balkon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Good throws out the jab.
Good takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balkon tries to work over Good's front leg with a kick but Good checks it.
Balkon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good scores with a jab to the head.
Good looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balkon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Good.
Good cracks Balkon with an open hand slap.
Good is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balkon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Balkon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon blocks a head kick by Good.
A little jabbing left from Balkon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good scores with a jab.
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 Wes Good will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good scores with a jab.
Balkon throws an overhand right that lands on Good's shoulder, as Good tries to avoid the shot.
Balkon jabs Good right on the nose. Good blinks but takes it well.
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Good blocks the low kick.
Balkon blocks a leg kick.
Balkon throws a jab when Good was well out of range.
Good misses with a leg kick.
Good looks to land a left hand but Balkon moved out of range nicely.
Wes Good is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon throws a big shot that misses.
Good misses with a looping left.
Balkon unleashes a big counter combination but Good bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balkon blocks a head kick by Good.
Balkon misses the jab.
Good throws a quick counter kick to the body but Balkon avoids it.
Balkon motions for Good to come forward. Balkon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon throws a leg kick
and Good counters with a nice body shot.
Balkon throws a one two combo.
Good misses with a wild body shot.
Balkon throws out a counter right but Good avoids it with no problem.
Balkon checks a leg kick.
Good blocks a jab.
Balkon dodges the punch combination from Good.
Good's corner calls for a 1-2. Good obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balkon misses with a hook. Good ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Balkon misses.
Good ducks right into an uppercut from Balkon.
Good lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balkon takes a step back to recover.
Good misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkon.
Balkon is looking to slow Good down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Good.
Balkon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balkon throws a looping overhand right but Good ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Good was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balkon.
Balkon throws out a leg kick but Good moves out of range and Balkon only half commits.
Balkon moves away from the strike by Good.
Good moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Good is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balkon moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Balkon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good throws a head kick that Balkon semi-blocks.
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
Good misses with a kick to the body.
Balkon misses with a hook.
Balkon punishes Good's body with a nice straight punch.
Good misses with a wild body shot.
Good connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good loads up on a big right hand but Balkon slips the punch.
Good throws a low kick but Balkon moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon misses with an uppercut. Good saw that one coming.
Good takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Good. Balkon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Balkon.
Good throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Good's head backwards.
Balkon moves out of range of the strikes.
Good misses with a low kick.
Good ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Good throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balkon misses with a hook.
Good misses with a head kick.
Good throws a push kick but Balkon slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good digs a good hook to Balkon's body.
Good walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balkon checks the leg kick.
Balkon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good misses with a head kick.
Balkon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Balkon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Good - the referee stops the clock and Balkon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Good. Balkon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Balkon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Balkon misses.
Good has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Balkon throws a low kick but Good moves out of range easily.
Balkon moves out of range as Good strikes.
Good misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good scores with a jab to the body.
Good buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wes Good will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Good.
Good tries a low kick but Balkon avoids it.
Balkon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Good sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balkon lands a jab to the nose.
Balkon drops his hands momentarily and Good takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good throws a body punch but Balkon moves out of range.
Good feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balkon's calf.
Balkon misses with a lunging right hand
and Good counters with a nice body shot.
Balkon cracks Good with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Good sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Good on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good misses with a low kick as Balkon jumps back.
Good looks to land a body kick but Balkon moved away.
Balkon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balkon checks a low kick from Good.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balkon.
Balkon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balkon misses with a series of wild punches.
Good cracks a nice hook into Balkon's ribs.
Balkon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Good finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balkon thumps Good with a low kick.
Balkon connects with a looping right hand.
Good misses with a kick to the body
and Good takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good throws a hook but Balkon blocks it.
Balkon lands an overhand right.
Good throws a sloppy head kick
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balkon blocks a head kick by Good.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balkon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balkon misses with a straight right.
Good swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Balkon misses.
Good throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkon! But no joy.
Balkon cracks Good with an open hand slap.
That kick from Good tenderised Balkon's leg. Balkon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balkon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balkon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balkon.
Nice uppercut there from Good.
Good throws a body shot but no joy.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon lands with a hook. Good tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Balkon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Good. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon misses with a looping left.
Balkon staying out of range there.
Good scores with a jab to the body.
Good lands a nice shot to the body.
Good lands a nice looking body kick.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Good moved out of range.
Balkon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Good.
Balkon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Good finds it's way round the side to connect with Balkon's head.
A head kick misses from Good.
Balkon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balkon checks a leg kick.
Good slips a straight right by Balkon.
A little feinted left hand from Good on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balkon throws a shot to the body.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Balkon misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good digs a good hook to Balkon's body.
A head kick misses from Good.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balkon. That did some damage!
Balkon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon loads up on a big right hand but Good slips the punch.
Good throws a wild body kick that Balkon sees coming a mile off.
Balkon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balkon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Balkon moves out of range of the body kick.
Balkon throws a hook to the side of Good's head but Good sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good thinks about countering with a body kick.
Balkon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Good counters with a nice body kick.
Good lands a leg kick that knocks Balkon off balance momentarily.
Good smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marian Balkon.
Well Good 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Good!
A relieved looking Wes Good 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 Marius Budawalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has chosen Born in the Usa as his entrance music. Jack Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marius Budawalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budawalski misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Budawalski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Budawalski.
Budawalski misses with a right hand
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Budawalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budawalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budawalski misses with a two punch combination.
Budawalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Budawalski persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Budawalski throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Budawalski ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels slips under a jab.
Budawalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budawalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Budawalski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels shapes to counter with a head kick.
Budawalski loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels misses with a hook. Budawalski ducked under it nicely.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budawalski throws a right hand that misses
and Budawalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budawalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budawalski ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels slips a jab from Budawalski.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Budawalski swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Budawalski misses with a hook
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Daniels defending well as Budawalski loads up on a big left hand.
Budawalski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budawalski scores with a punch to the head.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budawalski.
Budawalski throws a right hand that misses
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels throws a hook but Budawalski avoids it easily.
Budawalski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budawalski swings widly with a right hand
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budawalski.
Budawalski misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budawalski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Budawalski duly obliges.
Budawalski works over Daniels's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels rushes Budawalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Budawalski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Budawalski throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Budawalski throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budawalski throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Budawalski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budawalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Budawalski throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Budawalski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Budawalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budawalski avoids it.
Budawalski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Budawalski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daniels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daniels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Budawalski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
Budawalski is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Budawalski blocks with his arms.
Budawalski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Budawalski avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Budawalski misses.
Daniels throws a hook but Budawalski avoids it easily.
Daniels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budawalski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daniels scrambles back to his feet.
Budawalski looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Budawalski misses with a lunging right hand
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budawalski throws out the jab.
Budawalski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budawalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels throws a front kick aimed at Budawalski's knee but Budawalski avoids it well.
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 Marius Budawalski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Budawalski thuds a left hand into Daniels's body.
Budawalski throws out a powerful jab.
Budawalski blocks a leg kick.
Budawalski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Budawalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budawalski.
Budawalski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daniels's head.
Budawalski throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Budawalski misses with a straight left.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budawalski.
Budawalski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budawalski lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budawalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Budawalski swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budawalski tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budawalski misses with an uppercut
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Daniels catches Budawalski right on the button with a cross.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budawalski.
Nice straight punches there by Budawalski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Budawalski.
Budawalski checks a low kick from Daniels.
Budawalski throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budawalski, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels lands a knee to the head.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Budawalski.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Budawalski blocks with his arms.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budawalski fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Budawalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels has Budawalski pressed against the cage, preventing Budawalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a knee to the head.
Budawalski manages to pull guard.
Budawalski looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Budawalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Budawalski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Budawalski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Daniels is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Budawalski pulls down on the head and he's put Daniels to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marius Budawalski!
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