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VCL Fight Night: 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Nedkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Ocheda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Nedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Ocheda!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nedkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nedkov swinging wildly here.
Nedkov throws a lazy right hand but Ocheda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocheda darts in looking for a takedown but Nedkov gets double underhooks and turns Ocheda into the cage.
Ocheda fails with the takedown
and Nedkov counters with a straight right hand.
Boris Nedkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Ocheda.
Ocheda shoots for a double leg takedown but Nedkov sprawls well. He's pushed Ocheda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nedkov lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ocheda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov throws a looping overhand right but Ocheda ducks down to avoid it.
Ocheda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nedkov pinned against the cage. Nedkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nedkov scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocheda shoots in but Nedkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nedkov takes a swing at Ocheda's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ocheda.
Ocheda shoots for a double leg takedown but Nedkov sprawls well. He's pushed Ocheda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Nedkov does no damage.
Nedkov throws a series of punches but Ocheda moves out of range.
Ocheda avoids the body shot from Nedkov.
Ocheda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nedkov lands with a nice combination. Ocheda backs away looking to recover.
Nedkov throws a nice looking combination but Ocheda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nedkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocheda.
Nedkov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov misses with a wild combination.
Ocheda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ocheda shoots for a takedown but Nedkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ocheda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocheda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ocheda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ocheda throwing shots but Nedkov is blocking nicely.
Ocheda trying to control from half guard but Nedkov is working away.
Nedkov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov is working hard here to advance position.
Ocheda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ocheda wants to take a breather but Nedkov is having none of it.
Nedkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nedkov wants to control but Ocheda is keeping busy.
Ocheda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ocheda passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocheda prevents Nedkov from getting the reversal.
Ocheda controlling from the full mount.
We've been informed that Ocheda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ocheda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nedkov is looking to escape.
Ocheda content just to control the position here.
Nedkov tries to hold on but Ocheda pushes him away.
Nedkov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ocheda.
Ocheda is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Nedkov dominated that round.
That's time! Nedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nedkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocheda moves away.
Nedkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nedkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ocheda counters with a single leg into guard. Nedkov didn't expect that.
Nedkov keeping moving, preventing Ocheda from controlling successfully.
Ocheda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diego Ocheda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ocheda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nedkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ocheda has managed to get both his arms back between Nedkov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocheda wants to control from the top but Nedkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov working for a triangle but Ocheda defends it easily.
Nedkov keeping moving, preventing Ocheda from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocheda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nedkov gets caught napping as Ocheda dives in and scores a takedown. Nedkov manages to retain guard.
Nedkov pushes Ocheda off and gets back to his feet.
Boris Nedkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nedkov misses with a looping right.
Nedkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nedkov throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nedkov throws a series of strikes that have Ocheda backpedaling.
Nedkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ocheda eats them both and turns towards Nedkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boris Nedkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Nedkov.
A right-left combo lands from Nedkov.
Nedkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocheda can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocheda avoids the body shot from Nedkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Ocheda misses.
Ocheda shoots and misses
and Nedkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ocheda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ocheda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nedkov is fending him off so far but Ocheda persists. Nope, Nedkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nedkov is looking for a counter combo.
Boris Nedkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Ocheda.
Ocheda dodges the punch combination from Nedkov.
Nedkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nedkov misses with a two punch combination.
Ocheda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nedkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nedkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ocheda dives in and scores a takedown into Nedkov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocheda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ocheda lands a couple of elbows.
Ocheda wants to control from the top but Nedkov keeps moving.
Ocheda 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.
Ocheda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedkov wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Nedkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ocheda sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ocheda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nedkov's head.
Ocheda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ocheda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nedkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nedkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ocheda should have avoided that one.
Nedkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ocheda. Ocheda gets slowly back to his feet.
Ocheda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nedkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ocheda's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Nedkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ocheda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nedkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ocheda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ocheda tries to free his leg and advance position but Nedkov is retaining full guard.
Ocheda wants to control from the top but Nedkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ocheda shoots in for a double leg but Nedkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Nedkov misses the target.
Nedkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ocheda tries to counter with a clinch but Nedkov shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ocheda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nedkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ocheda.
Nice shot lands for Nedkov.
Nedkov jabs at Ocheda's body.
Ocheda misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Nedkov.
Nedkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nedkov throws a looping overhand right but Ocheda ducks down to avoid it.
Nedkov gets caught flat footed, as Ocheda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nedkov keeping moving, preventing Ocheda from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ocheda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ocheda distracts Nedkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ocheda prevents Nedkov from getting back to his feet.
Ocheda is standing up over Nedkov. Nedkov looks to escape but Ocheda dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nedkov is trying to buck Ocheda off.
Nedkov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocheda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nedkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ocheda wants to finish this one by submission but Nedkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ocheda.
Ocheda controlling his opponent.
Ocheda trying to control but Nedkov is having none of it.
Nedkov is looking to improve his position but Ocheda isn't that keen on the idea.
Ocheda get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nedkov works the jab nicely.
Ocheda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boris Nedkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Ocheda.
Ocheda misses with a takedown attempt - Nedkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nedkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ocheda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ocheda fails with a takedown attempt.
Nedkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ocheda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nedkov tries to bum rush Ocheda with a series of wild strikes but Ocheda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nedkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego Ocheda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nedkov lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Nedkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nedkov, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Nedkov!
A relieved looking Boris Nedkov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Beau Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapu Burpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remington comes to the cage accompanied by Lily Was Here. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Remington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bapu Burpha!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remington looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
Burpha clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burpha.
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as Remington controls the action.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burpha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Remington or not.
Remington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington has Burpha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burpha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burpha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burpha is working Remington over against the cage.
Burpha tries to work over Remington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burpha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burpha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remington slowing the pace effectively.
Burpha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burpha digs a right hand underneath Remington's ribcage. Remington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burpha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Remingtons head.
Remington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burpha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burpha pushes Remington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington wants to take the fight to the mat but Burpha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Remington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Burpha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha lands a body shot.
Remington has Burpha pressed against the cage.
A short left from Burpha.
Burpha is leaning against Remington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burpha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burpha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burpha pushes Remington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Burpha.
Remington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burpha to keep the fight standing.
Burpha tries to throw a body punch but Remington avoids it by throwing Burpha back against the cage.
Burpha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remington's elbow.
Remington wants a takedown.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burpha scores with a shot to the side of Remington's head.
A short uppercut from Burpha.
Remington wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Burpha.
Burpha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Remington is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burpha.
Oh Remington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Remington to his knees! Burpha keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bapu Burpha!
In his post fight interview, Bapu Burpha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Cole has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salgado throws out the jab.
Salgado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooh!!! Salgado has knocked Cole down with a huge combo! Salgado steps away and waves a wobbly Cole back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cole is rocked!
It looks like Winston Cole has been cut.
Salgado throws an overhand right that has Cole reeling! Salgado follows up with more punches and Cole is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Salgado!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draven comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Souls. Afeef Isa Baba 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Afeef Isa Baba!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba avoids the body shot from Draven.
Baba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Draven.
Draven thuds a left hand into Baba's body.
Draven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Draven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baba lands with a nice body punch.
Baba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Draven will feel that in the morning.
Draven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baba.
Draven throws a push kick but Baba slaps the foot to one side.
Draven throws a body kick that misses
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Draven throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Draven feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick from Draven.
Baba blocks a low kick nicely.
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Baba 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.
Baba tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Draven throws a front kick aimed at Baba's knee but Baba avoids it well.
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baba fakes the leg kick and cracks Draven in the body.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Baba blocks the low kick.
Draven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baba. Baba obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Baba. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Baba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Draven closes the distance but Baba moves to the side
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Baba sees coming a mile off.
Draven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick
and Baba counters with a nice leg kick.
Draven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Draven tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baba is able to avoid easily.
Baba wants to counter the offense by Draven and move into the clinch position.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baba moves into the clinch.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Baba.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draven's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Baba lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Baba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Draven tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Baba lands a body punch.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Draven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Draven tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Draven back against the cage.
Baba blocking some punches.
Draven wants to get back to striking at distance but Baba won't allow it.
Draven is trying to push Baba away but Baba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draven struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draven lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draven throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baba blocking some punches.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afeef Isa Baba 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.
Draven misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
Baba tries to counter with a clinch but Draven shakes him off and moves away.
A good leg kick by Draven.
Draven wants to clinch.
Draven looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draven takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick from Draven.
Baba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baba wants to counter with a clinch but Draven pushes him away.
Baba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baba wants to counter with a clinch but Draven pushes him away.
Baba moves away from the strike by Draven.
Draven takes one on the button.
Draven looks for the body kick but Baba saw that one coming.
Draven walks into a straight right hand from Baba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven is looking to land body kicks.
Draven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba feints and then cracks Draven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draven down.
Draven throws a head kick but Baba moves out of range.
Baba wants to counter the offense by Draven and move into the clinch position.
That kick from Baba tenderised Draven's leg. Draven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba walks into a left hand.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Draven lands a high kick!
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
Draven wants to land a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
Draven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baba connects with the punch.
Baba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draven's hands.
Draven misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Draven throws a leg kick
and Baba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baba blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Draven back against the cage.
Baba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands a nice uppercut.
Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draven working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Baba.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Draven is rocked!
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short left from Baba.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Baba is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Draven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baba lands a right hand.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Draven struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Draven seems to have got his legs back now.
Draven working aggressively here.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Draven can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
Draven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba works on Draven's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Baba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
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!
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draven tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draven misses with some punches.
Baba gets through Draven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baba blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba.
Baba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baba gets through Draven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afeef Isa Baba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baba cracks Draven with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draven to stand back up!
Draven throws a front kick aimed at Baba's knee but Baba avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Draven.
Draven wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Baba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baba rushes Draven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Draven's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Draven is trying to push Baba away but Baba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Baba.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baba is leaning against Draven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baba pushes Draven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draven's efforts to push away.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Draven is trying to push Baba away but Baba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Baba as the two fighters clinch.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Draven tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Draven back against the cage.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Baba has the dominant position.
Afeef Isa Baba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Baba pushes Draven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Draven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Draven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draven can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba presses Draven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Baba gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Baba gets through Draven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eric Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Baba has him pressed against the cage.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
Draven throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draven.
Draven wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draven is trying to break free.
Draven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draven has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Draven can't break the clinch.
Draven is trying to push Baba away but Baba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba pushes Draven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afeef Isa Baba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afeef Isa Baba!
Our winner, Afeef Isa Baba, 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.
The defeated Eric Draven had this to say: 'It can't rain all the time. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rush and Run - Shake and Jump. Kendrick Perkins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Hiller!
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, Kendrick Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiller scores with a spinning back kick!
Hiller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hiller sprawls well. Hiller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiller takes a swing at Perkins's ribcage but misses.
Perkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A clash of legs there as Perkins blocks the low kick.
Perkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller scores with a nice right hand.
Perkins fails with the takedown.
Hiller is looking for a counter combo.
Hiller punishes Perkins's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiller.
Perkins is rocked!
Perkins glances at the clock... BAM! Hiller nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Perkins crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Perkins is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Hiller!
Post fight, an emotional Erik Hiller said 'What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* So Thanks to VCL and Machiavelli Boutique! And thanks to me *laugh*! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hammer Radovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunga cracks Radovan with a good jab.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radovan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bunga throws a body punch but Radovan moves out of range.
Radovan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunga moves away from the strike by Radovan.
Bunga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Radovan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga connects with a right hand. Radovan shakes it off.
Radovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunga moves forwards but Radovan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Radovan.
Bunga ducks under a wild hook from Radovan.
Radovan throws a low kick but Bunga moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunga! But no joy.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunga scores with a sloppy right hand. Radovan should have avoided that one.
Radovan wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.
Bunga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunga tries to work over Radovan's front leg with a kick but Radovan checks it.
Radovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radovan instigates a clinch.
Radovan is trying to drag Bunga to the mat but Bunga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunga.
Radovan tries for a takedown but Bunga manages to get underhooks.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Bunga lands with a right to the head.
Bunga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radovans head.
Bunga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bunga struggles to land a body shot inside as Radovan controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bunga regains guard immediately.
Radovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Radovan throws an elbow that misses. Bunga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Radovan's guard. Nice move by Bunga!
Radovan controls Bunga momentarily but Bunga frees himself.
Radovan working a defensive guard but Bunga manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Radovan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Radovan is trying to get back to half guard.
Radovan wants to control but Bunga postures up.
Radovan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Radovan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bunga stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Radovan has time to react.
Bunga gets tackled into the cage by Radovan. Radovan maintains the clinch.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radovan.
Bunga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bunga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Radovan on the side of the head.
Radovan is rocked!
Bunga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bunga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Radovan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunga scores with a hook to the body. Radovan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bunga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Radovan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunga fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Radovan square on the jaw! Damn, Radovan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bart Bunga!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by all of the lights. Loveladdy has chosen Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas cracks Loveladdy with a good jab.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Loveladdy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Loveladdy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loveladdy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loveladdy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Loveladdy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas stands up over Loveladdy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loveladdy has Thomas pulled in close to control his posture.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loveladdy is rocked!
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas postures up in Loveladdy's guard and throws a big left but Loveladdy blocks it.
Loveladdy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas stands up over Loveladdy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loveladdy is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loveladdy seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas postures up in Loveladdy's guard and throws a big left but Loveladdy blocks it.
Loveladdy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loveladdy is pulling down on Thomas's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas, at least for the moment.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loveladdy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Loveladdy has Thomas pulled in close to control his posture.
Thomas trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Loveladdy pulls Thomas in to control the position.
Thomas distracts Loveladdy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loveladdy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loveladdy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Loveladdy is retaining full guard.
Loveladdy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thomas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Loveladdy feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loveladdy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Loveladdy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Loveladdy sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loveladdy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveladdy throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Loveladdy didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loveladdy.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Loveladdy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mike Thomas has been cut.
Loveladdy keeps the fight on the outside.
Loveladdy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Loveladdy circles away and keeps his distance.
Loveladdy is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loveladdy.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Mike Thomas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loveladdy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loveladdy misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas clinches.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Loveladdy.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Loveladdy.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Loveladdy as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Loveladdy feints a counter leg kick.
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loveladdy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loveladdy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loveladdy stalling in the clinch but Thomas improves position.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Loveladdy controls his hands.
Loveladdy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Thomas.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Loveladdy counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loveladdy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loveladdy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Loveladdy moves away and avoids it.
Loveladdy throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Loveladdy pushes him off.
Loveladdy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loveladdy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loveladdy counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveladdy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loveladdy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loveladdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas throws a head kick but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Loveladdy blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagle Loveladdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Loveladdy!
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
Loveladdy lands a shot to the body.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy working aggressively here.
Loveladdy manages to break the clinch.
Loveladdy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Loveladdy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Loveladdy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Loveladdy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loveladdy throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Eagle Loveladdy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Loveladdy sprawls well.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Loveladdy circles away.
Loveladdy flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
Loveladdy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
Loveladdy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveladdy misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Loveladdy pushes Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
Eagle Loveladdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loveladdy counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loveladdy throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loveladdy sprawls and moves away.
Loveladdy keeps the fight on the outside.
As Thomas backs off Loveladdy throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loveladdy to the ground. Thomas is now in Loveladdy's guard.
Loveladdy is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Loveladdy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Loveladdy is retaining full guard.
Loveladdy controlling the position.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loveladdy is keeping the position for now.
Loveladdy is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loveladdy is keeping the position for now.
Loveladdy pulls Thomas in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas 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.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Loveladdy is retaining full guard.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loveladdy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thomas postures up.
Loveladdy has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Loveladdy has wrist control.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eagle Loveladdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loveladdy 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eagle Loveladdy!
Eagle Loveladdy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyron Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer connects with a jab.
It looks like Tyron Washington has been cut.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palmer scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palmer.
Palmer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Washington's defenses. It connects perfectly with Washington's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Palmer!
Roy Palmer 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Luvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heiluu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Luvi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica- Creeping Death. Paul Luvi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Paul Luvi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Luvi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luvi.
Luvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heiluu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heiluu counters with a nice uppercut.
Heiluu is looking to clinch.
Luvi throws out a loose jab but Heiluu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul Luvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Heiluu - just one landing.
Luvi defending well as Heiluu loads up on a big left hand.
Luvi lands with a hook. Heiluu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heiluu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luvis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luvi lands with a shot to the body.
Heiluu throws a big shot that misses.
Luvi throws a leg kick which misses Heiluu's front leg but catches the back leg as Heiluu tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heiluu checks a leg kick.
Heiluu swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvi throws a head kick but Heiluu moves out of range.
Luvi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heiluu. Luvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul Luvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heiluu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luvi lands a head kick. Heiluu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heiluu dives in for a single leg takedown but Luvi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heiluu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luvi misses with a low kick.
Luvi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heiluu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Luvi.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown but Luvi shows good takedown defense.
Heiluu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luvi was covering up waiting for the punch and Heiluu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luvi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luvi trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu looking to pass the guard.
Luvi controlling Heiluu's posture.
Heiluu looking to pass the guard.
Luvi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heiluu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luvi is trying to keep Heiluu in close.
Heiluu working some strikes from top position.
Heiluu wants to pass the guard but Luvi is keeping the position.
Heiluu advances to half guard.
Luvi manages to get to full guard.
Luvi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heiluu is one step ahead there.
Luvi trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heiluu tries to get to full guard but Luvi has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luvi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Good exchange - Luvi coming out on top.
Luvi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luvi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luvi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heiluu wants to clinch.
Luvi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Luvi misses.
Luvi throws a good cross that connects.
Luvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Heiluu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luvi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvi throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Heiluu.
Luvi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luvi scores with a nice strike.
Heiluu is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Luvi! Heiluu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Luvi!
Paul Luvi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rino Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by JKT48 refrain penuh harapan. The key to victory for Jose Gatmaitan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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27
284 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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25
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Gatmaitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rino Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gatmaitan quickly recovers to half guard.
Gatmaitan pushes Gustafson off but Gustafson dives into side control.
Gatmaitan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gustafson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gustafson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gatmaitan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gatmaitan looks to move to half guard but instead Gustafson has passed into mount! Damn!
Gustafson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gatmaitan tries to hold on but Gustafson pushes him away.
Gatmaitan is squirming around, avoiding Gustafson's attempts to control the action.
Gustafson landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gatmaitan's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafson dominating with strikes here.
Gustafson landing strikes from the mount.
Gatmaitan is rocked!
Gatmaitan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gustafson landing strikes from the mount and Gatmaitan is in trouble!
Oh Gatmaitan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan is looking to improve his position but Gustafson isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustafson lands a big shot to the head and Gatmaitan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rino Gustafson!
A pretty intense looking Rino Gustafson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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