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GKNY 80 - Kinshaw v Donalds PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black. Shamkhalaev has chosen CoCo (MAKJ Remix) - O.T. Genasis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Shamkhalaev clinches up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karjalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karjalainen lands an elbow just above Shamkhalaev 's eye.
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Karjalainen.
Our sources have told us that Karjalainen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamkhalaev avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot.
A short right from Shamkhalaev on the inside.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen slows down the pace here.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen stalling the fight.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamkhalaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamkhalaevs head.
Karjalainen misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamkhalaev as Karjalainen tries to tie him up.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Karjalainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karjalainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamkhalaev's brow.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamkhalaev is defending well for now.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is pushing Shamkhalaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
That's time! Karjalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamkhalaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karjalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab.
Shamkhalaev clinches.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karjalainen.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but Karjalainen blocks with his arms.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Shamkhalaev improves his position.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen is looking to control Shamkhalaev's arms but Shamkhalaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karjalainen has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
A short uppercut from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev has Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev working Karjalainen over with knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Shamkhalaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karjalainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamkhalaev's brow.
Shamkhalaev lands a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamkhalaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev blocks an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karjalainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karjalainen's efforts to push away.
Karjalainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Karjalainen 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Karjalainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamkhalaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shamkhalaev lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamkhalaev walks into a left hand.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shamkhalaev. That one must have hurt.
Shamkhalaev rushes Karjalainen with punches - Karjalainen moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Karjalainen goes down! Shamkhalaev follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
A very excited looking Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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212 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Gonzalez avoids it this time.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the head.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips under a jab.
Gonzalez works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Gonzalez has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Silva.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Gonzalez's ribs.
Silva lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jesse Gonzalez's cut is getting worse.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Gonzalez backpedaling.
Silva has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Silva throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Gonzalez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Wayne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Strunz, which made it look bad.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Strunz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz lands a nice shot that snaps Wayne's head back.
Wayne wants to clinch but Strunz slips to the side
and Strunz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strunz connects with a single shot there.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strunz tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne cracks Strunz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne misses with the combination.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strunz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strunz cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Strunz lands a body shot.
Strunz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strunz scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Strunz lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Strunz lands a jab to the head.
Strunz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Strunz with a jab.
Wayne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strunz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne is rocked!
A jab from Strunz does it's job there.
Oh Wayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a monster overhand right that drops Wayne! Strunz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronko Strunz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows connects with a high kick.
Bilous missing with a left hand there. Fellows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Fellows there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bilous misses with a hook.
Fellows unleashes a big counter combination but Bilous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fellows moves out of range of the strikes.
Fellows swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fellows has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bilous is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fellows blocks a head kick by Bilous.
We've been hearing reports that Bilous has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fellows gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bilous misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fellows sprawls well. Fellows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilous gets slowly back to his feet.
Bilous throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fellows is out of range.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Bilous.
Pavlo Bilous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fellows throws a low kick but Bilous moves out of range easily.
Bilous appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fellows has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bilous will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fellows up against the cage.
Bilous decides to pull guard.
Bilous wants to sweep here but Fellows controlling him for the moment.
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous wants to sweep here but Fellows controlling him for the moment.
Bilous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilous is on top in guard.
Bilous is in close to Fellows's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bilous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous scoring with some ground and pound.
Fellows is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bilous is controlling him.
Bilous throwing strikes but missing.
Bilous throwing strikes but missing.
Bilous trying to control but Fellows is working from the bottom.
Bilous is looking to work some ground and pound but Fellows has wrist control.
Bilous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bilous makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bilous chips away with some ground and pound.
Bilous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilous connects with a couple of short punches.
Bilous is working Fellows over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bilous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bilous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bilous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fellows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilous is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilous cracks Fellows with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavlo Bilous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fellows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bilous, pushing him back against the cage.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Bilous avoids the damage to the body.
Fellows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bilous avoiding damage as Fellows throws knees to the body.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bilous avoids it.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the head but Bilous blocks with his arms.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bilous.
Bilous managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Bilous avoiding damage as Fellows throws knees to the body.
Bilous pulls Fellows into guard.
Bilous looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows stopping the sweep attempt from Bilous.
Bilous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fellows can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fellows postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bilous 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.
Bilous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bilous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fellows gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bilous looking for a sweep. Not yet Bilous, not yet.
Bilous controls Fellows momentarily but Fellows frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fellows got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fellows has managed to get both his arms back between Bilous's legs - danger averted.
Fellows controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fellows doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fellows manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bilous striking off his back but it's not causing Fellows any problems.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous throws the kick towards the body but Fellows avoids it.
Fellows is looking to score with low kicks.
Bilous misses the shot to the body.
Fellows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bilous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fellows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bilous.
Bilous scoring well with a low kick there.
Fellows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bilous.
Bilous tries to land a front kick but Fellows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bilous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fellows can do to turn this around?
Fellows checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bilous misses with a hook. Fellows ducked under it nicely.
Fellows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bilous throws a wild body kick that Fellows sees coming a mile off.
Bilous backing away here, and Fellows unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fellows cracks Bilous with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bilous tries a head kick but it misses.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bilous fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fellows is out of range.
Fellows is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bilous with a body shot.
Nice shot by Fellows.
Fellows will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bilous throws a series of punches but Fellows moves out of range.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bilous checks a low kick from Fellows.
Fellows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bilous.
Bilous takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Fellows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Bilous misses its intended target.
Fellows is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Fellows. No joy for Bilous on that attempt.
Fellows appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fellows instigates a clinch.
Bilous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bilous tries to pull guard but Fellows holds him up against the cage and eventually Bilous drops back down to his feet.
Fellows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilous is defending well for now.
Bilous is trying to maintain a safe position but Fellows gets an underhook and turns Bilous into the cage.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Fellows landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bilous avoids it.
Fellows prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilous trying to control the position but instead, Fellows has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bilous into the cage.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bilous managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Bilous avoids the damage to the body.
Bilous managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Bilous trying to stall but Fellows improves his position.
Bilous displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fellows up against the cage.
Fellows throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bilous looking to stall.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Bilous avoids the damage to the body.
Bilous holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Bilous leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bilous in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bilous looking for a takedown.
Bilous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bilous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fellows as Bilous tries to tie him up.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bilous avoids it.
Fellows is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fellows trying to stall but Bilous improves his position.
Fellows looking to stall.
Dean Fellows seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bilous.
Fellows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilous is defending well for now.
Fellows lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows letting Bilous take a breather here.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Fellows with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bilous.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pavlo Bilous.
Fellows jabs at Bilous's body.
A leg kick checked by Fellows.
No joy there for Bilous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fellows feints a counter leg kick.
Bilous throws a jab but it's blocked by Fellows.
Fellows doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Fellows blocks the leg kick.
Bilous tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fellows is able to avoid easily.
Dean Fellows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bilous.
Fellows attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bilous attempts a counter takedown but Fellows avoids it well and moves away.
Bilous misses with a straight left.
Fellows thinks about the counter body kick.
Bilous tries to land a leg kick but Fellows saw it coming and moves away.
Fellows looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fellows with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean Fellows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fellows, right into the meat.
Fellows's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bilous connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fellows scrambles back to his feet.
Bilous looks to land a right hand but Fellows moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilous throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bilous at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Fellows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fellows 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Fellows!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Fellows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibrahim Abai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ibrahim Abai!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abai closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Abai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Abai stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Andersson is working for takedown but Abai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abai gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
Abai lands a nice knee to the body.
Abai throws an elbow but it misses.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Abai back against the cage.
Abai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andersson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andersson hold on?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andersson hold on?!
Abai gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Abai lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Abai doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Abai wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Abai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abai has his feet on Andersson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson stops Abai from standing up.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Abai is retaining full guard.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but Abai is a slippery customer.
Abai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Abai is trying to stand.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Abai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson tests Abai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andersson stalks Abai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abai's face. Abai staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Andersson manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abai is trying to stand.
Andersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Abai is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andersson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ibrahim Abai 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.
Abai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson dives in for a single leg takedown but Abai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abai rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Abai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abai after a bit of a struggle.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abai stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Andersson looking for a takedown.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abai after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abai throws an elbow but misses.
Andersson is trying to drag Abai to the mat but Abai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Anders Andersson has been cut.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head.
Abai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andersson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abai to the mat. Abai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Andersson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abai lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abai lands an elbow inside.
Andersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
Andersson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Abai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abai is pressed up against the cage. Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abai down to the mat. Abai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abai has managed to clinch.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Abai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abai drags the fight down to the ground.
Andersson won't allow Abai to get back to his feet.
Abai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson thuds his right hand into Abai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Abai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Abai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abai misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abai.
Andersson avoiding damage as Abai throws knees to the body.
Andersson has Abai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Abai.
Abai struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Andersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abai has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Nice elbow from Abai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
Abai misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson tries to stall but Abai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai lands a body shot.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
Abai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abai lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson is trying to drag Abai to the mat but Abai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Abai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anders Andersson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abai instigates a clinch.
Abai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Abai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai lands some shots froms side control.
Andersson is rocked!
Abai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abai lands a strong strike to the head of Andersson. That's dazed him! Abai looking to finish here. Andersson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abai lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malik Billings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiang Pao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter The Palm. On his way into the cage it seems that Malik Billings has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Malik Billings seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malik Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Billings if he has to take too many more of those.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Billings throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billings ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao 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 jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Billings's defenses.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Billings.
Billings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Billings avoids it easily.
Billings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Billings throws a leg kick that misses.
Billings misses with a head kick.
Billings scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Billings turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Billings counters with a low kick, right behind Xiang Pao 's knee.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Billings checks it
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Billings.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings lands a head kick!
Billings lands with a kick to the temple. Xiang Pao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiang Pao is looking to clinch but Billings is avoiding it.
Billings throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao lands a nice looking body shot.
Billings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Billings.
Xiang Pao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Billings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Billings tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses
and Billings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xiang Pao - that will leave a mark!
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiang Pao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billings scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a push kick but Billings slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Xiang Pao.
Billings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Billings lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Billings lands with a cross.
Billings stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billings throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Billings as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Billings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Malik Billings will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Billings lands a nice shot to the body.
Billings takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billings scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Nice jab there from Billings.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Billings moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
Billings lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billings backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Billings tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Billings.
Billings throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Billings was not able to check.
Billings takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Billings backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Billings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Billings misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Billings scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao.
Billings lands a nice hook to Xiang Pao's body. Xiang Pao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Billings misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Billings.
Billings misses with a body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with an outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billings's calf.
Billings misses with a hook.
Billings throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malik Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Billings.
Xiang Pao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Billings is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Billings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Billings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Billings attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Billings lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick
and Billings makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Billings moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Billings throws a big counter combination but Xiang Pao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Billings jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Billings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Malik Billings will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Billings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billings lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Billings blocks the body kick.
Billings misses with a two punch combination.
Billings connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Billings as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
And Xiang Pao responds with a good body kick, but Billings manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Billings cracks a nice hook into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Billings cracks Xiang Pao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Billings throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks for the body kick but Billings saw that one coming.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Billings's head.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Billings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Billings cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
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!
Billings takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Billings works Xiang Pao's body with a nice hook.
Billings throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Billings will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billings feints and then cracks Xiang Pao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiang Pao down.
Billings blocks a leg kick.
Billings lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Billings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Billings.
Billings slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billings counters with a big head kick but Xiang Pao shrugs it off.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billings moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao looks to land a body kick but Billings moved away.
Xiang Pao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billings counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings lands with a shot to the body.
Billings avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billings lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings catches Xiang Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billings.
Xiang Pao misses with a leg kick
and Billings counters with a right hand to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Billings.
Billings lands a jab to the nose.
Malik Billings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Billings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billings 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Billings!
Malik Billings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bo Xiang Pao spoke after the fight, saying '"Congratulations to my opponent today. He was clearly the better man. I only hope I've done enough to continue to fight for the Bwang Jong Tribe??" The camera pans to the front row of seats cage-side, where Bwang Jong Sr himself sits, arms folded, stony faced.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde. 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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180 lbs
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182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucifer Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Palhares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGuire is in Palhares's guard.
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Palhares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGuire looking to control.
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palhares's guard.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palhares has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is pulling down on McGuire's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire, at least for the moment.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
Palhares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well.
Palhares is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire passes Palhares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire stalling away here and it's allowed Palhares to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Palhares is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Palhares!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares working some strikes from top position.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire is trying to hold Palhares in close to prevent damage but Palhares has managed to pass into half guard.
McGuire tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
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.
Palhares is thwarting McGuire's attempts to control the position.
McGuire is controlling Palhares's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGuire has a hand on Palhares's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Palhares takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire wants to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire looks to clinch
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. McGuire fights it but they end up in guard.
Palhares cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire looking to control.
McGuire controlling Palhares's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire working a defensive guard but Palhares passes into half guard.
Palhares drops an elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire has his hands clasped together around Palhares's back. He's all about the action.
McGuire works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Palhares is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McGuire.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuire.
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palhares uses it to pass to side control.
Palhares throwing strikes but McGuire manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire with the ground and pound but Palhares regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Palhares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a strike but Palhares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
Palhares is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
Palhares is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McGuire frees his head nicely. Oh but Palhares has switched to an armbar! McGuire is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucifer Palhares!
Lucifer Palhares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diabolical Denubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Khaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denubis comes to the cage accompanied by Man in Black. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khaliev's choice of entrance music: T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diabolical Denubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Khaliev!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Khaliev. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Khaliev.
Denubis ducks under a wild hook from Khaliev.
Khaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denubis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denubis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khaliev takes one to the side of the head.
Khaliev throws a jab but it's blocked by Denubis.
Khaliev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Denubis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khaliev throws a shot from downtown. Denubis moves away and avoids it.
Denubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Denubis lands with a hook. Khaliev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliev falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Denubis counter with a right hand.
Khaliev scores with a nice strike.
Khaliev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khaliev duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denubis counters with a head kick. That will keep Khaliev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Denubis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khaliev walks into a straight right hand from Denubis.
Khaliev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denubis slips a straight right by Khaliev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khaliev.
Khaliev throws a hook but Denubis blocks it.
Denubis throws a head kick but Khaliev moves out of range.
Khaliev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denubis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Denubis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khaliev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Denubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaliev.
Denubis half committed to a counter leg kick.
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!
Denubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khaliev throws a left that rocks Denubis and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Khaliev dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Denubis regain composure!
It looks like Diabolical Denubis has been cut.
Denubis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denubis wants to control but Khaliev postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khaliev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Denubis is looking to regain half guard here but Khaliev keeps moving and retains side control.
Khaliev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Denubis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khaliev lands with a shot to the body.
Khaliev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khaliev scores with a decent looking hook.
Khaliev throws a leg kick but Denubis moved away.
Adam Khaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denubis thumps Khaliev with a low kick.
Denubis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khaliev manages to avoid it.
Denubis misses with a hook to the body
and Khaliev counters with a huge left! Denubis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Khaliev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Denubis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Khaliev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Khaliev!
A very excited looking Adam Khaliev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Campbell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skog throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog throws a fast counter high kick but Campbell manages to duck under it in time.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Skog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Campbell checks a low kick from Skog.
Campbell jabs Skog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skog scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell clobbers Skog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skog swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Skog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Campbell wants to land a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Campbell scores with a leg kick.
Skog dives in and scores a takedown into Campbell's guard.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Skog tries to pass.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skog tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell throws a wild body kick that Skog sees coming a mile off.
Skog lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Skog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campbell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skog connects with a leg kick. Campbell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Skog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skog walks into a straight right hand from Campbell.
Skog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Campbell.
Skog stuffs the takedown.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Campbell throws a head kick but Skog moves out of range.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Skog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campbell, pushing him back against the cage.
Skog stalling against the cage.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Skog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skog scores with a hook to the body.
Campbell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skog.
Skog stalls.
Campbell has Skog pushed against the cage.
Skog lands with a right to the head.
Skog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Skog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.
Campbell throws a sloppy body shot
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Skog fails to land with a series of punches.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Skog looks for the body kick but Campbell saw that one coming.
Skog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campbell on the side of the head.
Campbell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbell checks a low kick from Skog.
Skog throws a leg kick
and Campbell counters with a left and a right that stings Skog.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Campbell moved away.
Campbell checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Campbell if he has to take too many more of those.
Skog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skog won't be happy with that.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Skog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skog is looking for a sweep.
Skog is still trying to improve position.
Campbell grinds an elbow into Skog's temple.
Skog gets back to half guard.
Skog is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
Skog taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
Skog is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Campbell throwing shots but Skog is blocking nicely.
Campbell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Campbell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog wants to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell with a couple of short strikes.
Skog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog is bucking up trying to escape but Campbell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Campbell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skog is rocked!
Campbell dominating with strikes here.
Skog is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
Skog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Campbell looking to control but Skog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Campbell loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Skog scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Campbell land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Campbell stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Campbell!
Stephen Campbell is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Campbell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karter Kinshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karter Kinshaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Donalds!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donalds throws a hook but Kinshaw avoids it easily.
Kinshaw scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kinshaw.
Donalds 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.
Kinshaw misses with a hook.
Kinshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw.
Donalds misses with a body punch.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donalds.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Donalds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kinshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donalds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mac Donalds has been cut.
A body shot lands from Donalds.
Kinshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
Good body shot from Kinshaw.
Donalds tries to throw a body punch but Kinshaw avoids it by throwing Donalds back against the cage.
Donalds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Donalds controls the action.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Donalds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donalds taking a breather.
Kinshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Kinshaw works on Donalds's body with a couple of short punches.
Donalds blocks a body shot from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw is working Donalds over against the cage.
Donalds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kinshaw.
Donalds content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw gets through Donalds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinshaw.
A nice left hand lands by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Kinshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds working aggressively here.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Donalds.
Donalds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinshaw blocks a body shot from Donalds.
A head punch on the inside from Donalds fails to land.
Donalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donalds lands a hook that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donalds pushes Kinshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw - that landed with a thud.
Donalds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kinshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
Kinshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donaldss head.
Donalds lands a shot to the body.
Donalds takes a shot to the head.
Donalds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the side of Donalds's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donalds looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
A short left from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinshaw.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw blocks a body shot from Donalds.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body.
Donalds prevents a body shot from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Donalds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donalds misses with some punches.
Kinshaw lands a body punch.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw pushes Donalds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinshaw tries a body shot but Donalds blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinshaw.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donalds is looking to control Kinshaw's arms but Kinshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donalds has his back to the cage.
Kinshaw lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw pushes Donalds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Donalds's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donalds tries to clinch there but Kinshaw circles away.
Donalds misses with an uppercut
enabling Kinshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Donalds throws a looping overhand right but Kinshaw ducks down to avoid it.
Donalds throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Donalds needs to keep his hands up - Kinshaw had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donalds.
Kinshaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Donalds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donalds is rocked!
A jab from Donalds misses.
Kinshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kinshaw connects with a single shot there.
Kinshaw forces Donalds back against the cage and clinches.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw blocking some punches.
Donalds tries a body shot but Kinshaw blocks it.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donalds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donalds is breathing heavily.
Donalds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Donalds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Kinshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Donalds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw blocking some punches.
A short left from Kinshaw.
A short right from Kinshaw on the inside.
Donalds is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him?
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donalds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw blocking some punches.
Kinshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
A short left from Kinshaw.
Donalds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donalds or not.
Kinshaw lands a big right hand that drops Donalds! The killer instinct kicks in and Kinshaw finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kinshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karter Kinshaw!
Karter Kinshaw retains his lightweight title!
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