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MFN 336: Makinwa vs. Kamenov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become . 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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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Magaba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Magaba postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Magaba won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson managing to control the position.
Magaba throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba throwing strikes but missing.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferguson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Magaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
Magaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
Ferguson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Magaba is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ferguson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mookie Magaba!
After winning the bout, Mookie Magaba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Ichabod Crane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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261 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane forces Ihejirika back against the cage and clinches.
Ihejirika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihejirika tries to work over Crane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ihejirika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ihejirika is defending well.
Ihejirika lands a nice elbow.
Crane blocks a body shot from Ihejirika.
Crane is struggling to control the position.
Crane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ihejirika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crane or not.
Ihejirika has Crane pressed against the cage.
Ihejirika is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ihejirika is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ihejirika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane pulls guard effortlessly.
Ihejirika content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ihejirika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ihejirika throws a big right hand that misses.
Ihejirika wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
Crane is trying to keep Ihejirika in close.
Ihejirika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ihejirika content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Ihejirika from controlling successfully.
Ihejirika postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane has Ihejirika pulled in close to control his posture.
Ihejirika landing some decent shots from guard.
Ihejirika working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crane keeping full guard, as Ihejirika tries to pass.
Ihejirika wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ihejirika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ihejirika keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane landing with the ground and pound.
Ihejirika looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crane passes into half guard.
Ihejirika manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane is stalling in the full guard.
Ihejirika keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Ihejirika doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ihejirika is looking to sweep but instead, Crane has passed into half guard.
Ihejirika gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ihejirika looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihejirika, not yet.
Ihejirika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ihejirika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Ihejirika.
Crane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ihejirika, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crane.
Ihejirika looking to slow down the pace here.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ihejirika walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crane dodges the punch combination from Ihejirika.
Crane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihejirika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ihejirika doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ihejirika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
Ichabod Crane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane trying to control but Ihejirika is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ihejirika is on top in guard.
Crane is looking for a triangle but Ihejirika pushes his legs off easily.
Ihejirika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now.
Ihejirika has gone for a leg lock! Crane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ihejirika's guard.
Ihejirika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ihejirika throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to control from the top but Ihejirika keeps moving.
Ihejirika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Ihejirika being controlled here, momentarily.
Ihejirika wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane trying to control but Ihejirika is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is stalling in the full guard.
Ihejirika wants to stand and escape but Crane is having none of it.
Crane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ihejirika pushes Crane off and gets back to his feet.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ihejirika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crane closes the distance and clinches.
Ihejirika lands a left hand.
Crane prevents a body shot from Ihejirika.
Crane tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ihejirika wants to stall.
Ihejirika is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Crane is looking for a takedown.
Crane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Ihejirika is controlling him.
Ihejirika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihejirika scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ihejirika fails to land.
Ihejirika trying to control the position but instead, Crane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ihejirika into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crane blocks an elbow strike.
Ihejirika misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ihejirika tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crane avoids the head kick by Ihejirika.
Ihejirika throws the kick towards the body but Crane avoids it.
Ihejirika looks to throw the jab but Crane is out of range.
Crane shoots in for a double leg but Ihejirika sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ihejirika connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ihejirika has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crane.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crane.
Crane moves out of range of the body kick from Ihejirika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ihejirika lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihejirika throws a lazy right hand but Crane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ihejirika throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ihejirika throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika moves in looking to clinch but Crane pushes him off.
Crane is looking to counter the offense by Ihejirika and move into the clinch.
Ihejirika tries to sprawl but Crane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ihejirika makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sloppy strikes from Ihejirika. Those never looked like landing.
Ihejirika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ihejirika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ihejirika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ihejirika throws a series of punches but Crane moves out of range.
Crane tries to clinch but Ihejirika is having none of it.
Crane moves into the clinch.
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!
Crane jumps guard but Ihejirika turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ihejirika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ihejirika misses with the head strike.
Ihejirika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Ihejirika is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ihejirika wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ihejirika after a bit of a struggle.
Ihejirika stalling against the cage.
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ihejirika prevents it.
Crane looking for a takedown.
Crane blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika avoids the elbow strike from Crane, against the cage.
Ihejirika struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
Ihejirika misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane working hard to break the clinch.
Crane is trying to drag Ihejirika to the mat but Ihejirika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ihejirika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Tatenda Ihejirika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crane looking to stall.
Ihejirika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crane jumps guard but Ihejirika turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ihejirika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ihejirika can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Crane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ihejirika can't fight it off and eventually Crane manages to take the fight to the floor. Ihejirika looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ihejirika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ihejirika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crane defends well.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihejirika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ihejirika is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatenda Ihejirika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ihejirika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatenda Ihejirika!
Our winner, Tatenda Ihejirika, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaladin Darkeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shezzo Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicked has chosen Takin U' High by Greyhoundz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaladin Darkeyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shezzo Wicked!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkeyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Darkeyes misses with a few strikes there.
Wicked misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wicked misses with a right hand
and Wicked takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wicked is looking to clinch but Darkeyes is avoiding it.
Darkeyes throws a jab when Wicked was well out of range.
Wicked instigates a clinch.
Darkeyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darkeyes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wicked misses with some punches.
Darkeyes misses with the head strike.
Darkeyes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wicked fails to land.
Darkeyes lands a nice elbow.
Wicked stops a takedown attempt from Darkeyes.
Wicked lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkeyes is trying to force a seperation but Wicked has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wicked.
Wicked lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darkeyes backwards.
Darkeyes misses with some punches.
Darkeyes blocks the elbow strike.
Darkeyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darkeyes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wicked lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkeyes circles away quickly and effectively.
Shezzo Wicked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkeyes lands with a hook. Wicked tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wicked swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darkeyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wicked rushes Darkeyes and presses him up against the cage.
Wicked dodges an elbow strike from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wicked tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darkeyes.
Darkeyes misses with a knee to the head.
Darkeyes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wicked takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wicked.
It looks like Kaladin Darkeyes has been cut.
Shezzo Wicked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wicked slips a jab from Darkeyes.
Wicked throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Darkeyes. Those never looked like landing.
Wicked is looking to clinch.
Wicked tries to clinch there but Darkeyes circles away.
Wicked lands a jab to Darkeyes's midsection.
Wicked showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darkeyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicked cracks Darkeyes with a good jab.
Wicked lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darkeyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wicked throws a sloppy head kick and Darkeyes moves out of range easily.
Wicked has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darkeyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wicked.
Wicked tries to work over Darkeyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darkeyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wicked moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darkeyes.
Darkeyes blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Darkeyes.
Still in the clinch, Darkeyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darkeyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wicked tries to clinch there but Darkeyes circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicked doesn't manage to clinch there - Darkeyes circles away.
Wicked uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darkeyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wicked tries to clinch but Darkeyes is having none of it.
Darkeyes misses the jab.
Wicked moves out of range as Darkeyes throws a body kick.
Darkeyes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Darkeyes scores with a hook to the body. Wicked takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darkeyes throws a low kick, looking for Wicked's leg but Wicked calmly moves out of range.
Wicked tries to clinch up but Darkeyes circles away and keeps his distance.
Wicked misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darkeyes is looking for a counter combo.
Wicked just misses with a punch to the body.
Darkeyes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wicked avoids it.
Darkeyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wicked slips under a jab.
Wicked throws a head kick that misses.
Wicked has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Darkeyes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wicked lands a body punch.
Wicked lands with a light punch inside.
Wicked is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darkeyes is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Wicked.
Darkeyes is trying to push Wicked away but Wicked has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wicked makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wicked lands with a left to the head.
Wicked misses with a punch on the inside.
Wicked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darkeyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Darkeyes misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wicked.
Darkeyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darkeyes lands an elbow inside.
Wicked lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darkeyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Wicked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wicked takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wicked throws a head punch that misses.
Wicked throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shezzo Wicked will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaladin Darkeyes's cut.
That's time! Darkeyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wicked closes the distance and pushes Darkeyes back into the cage.
Darkeyes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Wicked.
Darkeyes lands an elbow inside that Wicked shrugs off.
Darkeyes blocks the elbow strike.
Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darkeyes.
Wicked scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darkeyes misses with the head strike.
Darkeyes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darkeyes looking to throw knees to the head but Wicked is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wicked.
Darkeyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wicked lands a nice hook to Darkeyes's body. Darkeyes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wicked tries to clinch but Darkeyes is having none of it.
Darkeyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Darkeyes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wicked checks the leg kick.
Wicked fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darkeyes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Darkeyes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkeyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wicked goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wicked lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darkeyes ducks under a wild hook from Wicked.
Darkeyes throws a front kick aimed at Wicked's knee but Wicked avoids it well.
Darkeyes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wicked at a distance.
Wicked tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle, before Wicked throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Darkeyes's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Wicked lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shezzo Wicked!
Shezzo Wicked thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Tickel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Persecutioned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Persecutioned is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Tickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Persecutioned!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned throws a low kick but Tickel avoids it.
Tickel tries for a takedown but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tickel lands a body shot.
Persecutioned has closed the distance and engaged Tickel in a clinch.
Tickel is looking for a takedown.
Tickel is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Tickel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Persecutioned.
Tickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Tickel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tickel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Tickel backwards.
Persecutioned gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tickel.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Tickel controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel wants to take the fight to the mat but Persecutioned manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tickel prevents a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick
so Tickel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Persecutioned working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tickel.
Tickel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Persecutioned avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tickel postures up in Persecutioned's guard and throws a big left but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned can't keep his opponent in guard - Tickel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Tickel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned is looking to control Tickel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persecutioned avoid being mounted?
Tickel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Persecutioned defends it well.
Persecutioned has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tickel is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Persecutioned manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Persecutioned keeping full guard, as Tickel tries to pass.
Persecutioned wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel wants to control from the top but Persecutioned keeps moving.
Tickel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Persecutioned is adopting a defensive guard.
Tickel with a nice head shot there.
Persecutioned is striking but Tickel is not phased and passes to half guard.
Persecutioned trying to control from the bottom.
Tickel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Persecutioned trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickel trying to pass the guard but Persecutioned defending well.
Persecutioned trying to control but Tickel postures up.
Persecutioned punching from the bottom.
Persecutioned wants to control but Tickel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Persecutioned keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Persecutioned scores with a few weak punches.
Persecutioned tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Persecutioned felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tickel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Persecutioned keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persecutioned lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tickel's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Tickel is just out of range.
Tickel misses with a combination
and Persecutioned counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tickel thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Persecutioned thows a leg kick but Tickel checks it
and Tickel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned pulls Tickel in close to prevent any damage.
Tickel throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tickel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tickel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tickel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tickel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Persecutioned sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned is not content to let Tickel control the position.
Persecutioned is trying is best to control the position here.
Persecutioned wants to control the action here but instead Tickel manages to pass to full mount!
Persecutioned tries to lock up and control but Tickel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tickel landing shots from mount.
Persecutioned really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tickel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Persecutioned throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Persecutioned is squirming around, avoiding Tickel's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Persecutioned is now in Tickel's guard. A big mistake from Tickel there, giving up the dominant position!
Tickel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tickel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persecutioned wants to sweep here but Tickel controlling him for the moment.
Will Tickel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tickel with a nice head shot there.
Persecutioned has his hands on Tickel's head, controlling the position.
Tickel advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel tries for a kimura but Persecutioned is defending well.
Persecutioned manages to get back to half guard.
Persecutioned is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tickel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Persecutioned trying to control here.
Tickel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tickel is looking for a kimura here.
Tickel working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickel seems to be working for a kimura but Persecutioned defends the submission attempt.
Persecutioned avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tickel.
Persecutioned gets back to full guard.
Persecutioned working a defensive guard here.
Tickel trying to control but Persecutioned is working from the bottom.
Tickel 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persecutioned looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Tickel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tickel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Persecutioned but Persecutioned pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Persecutioned's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tickel throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Persecutioned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tickel slips under a jab.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Tickel ducks under and follows up with a left that Tickel also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned throws the left hand but Tickel avoids the punch easily.
Tickel avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Tickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tickel is defended easily by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned loads up on a big right hand but Tickel slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned defending well as Tickel loads up on a big left hand.
Persecutioned buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Tickel darts in looking for a takedown but Persecutioned gets double underhooks and turns Tickel into the cage.
It seemed like Persecutioned was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Tickel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tickel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tickel fails to land the takedown.
Persecutioned works Tickel's body with a nice hook.
Persecutioned misses with a combination
and Tickel counters with a left and a right that stings Persecutioned.
A low kick from Persecutioned is predictable there
letting Tickel counter with a right hand.
Tickel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Persecutioned throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Persecutioned both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned misses with a hook
enabling Tickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Persecutioned pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tickel is out of range and Persecutioned settles back down.
Persecutioned takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Persecutioned as Tickel shoots in.
Persecutioned throws a good cross that connects.
Tickel shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Tickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Persecutioned.
Tickel has his takedown stuffed
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tickel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Persecutioned defends it nicely.
Tickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Tickel tries to counter with a takedown but Persecutioned is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel tries for a takedown but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking hook.
Persecutioned stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Persecutioned wants it to stay on the feet.
Tickel misses with a takedown attempt - Persecutioned sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Persecutioned scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Persecutioned connects with a jab.
Persecutioned gets caught flat footed, as Tickel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Persecutioned looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Persecutioned trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tickel pushing down on Persecutioned's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Persecutioned is positioning himself well to prevent Tickel advancing to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tickel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tickel is looking to take a break and control but Persecutioned is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Persecutioned is concentrating on defense, preventing Tickel from advancing position.
Persecutioned is looking to control Tickel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persecutioned avoid being mounted?
Tickel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tickel passes into side control, despite Persecutioned's attempt to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Persecutioned 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makar Vershinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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150 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makar Vershinin !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vershinin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jaksinen.
It seemed like Vershinin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaksinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vershinin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaksinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vershinin 's sensitive parts.
Vershinin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vershinin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vershinin blocks a low kick nicely.
Vershinin throws a body kick that misses.
Vershinin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaksinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Jaksinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vershinin eats them both and turns towards Jaksinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaksinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vershinin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Vershinin misses
and Jaksinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Vershinin throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Vershinin .
Jaksinen dodges an elbow strike from Vershinin .
Jaksinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vershinin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaksinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaksinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vershinin backwards.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
Vershinin takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaksinen.
A short right from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vershinin controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Vershinin - that landed with a thud.
Vershinin working aggressively here.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin lands an elbow just above Jaksinen 's eye.
Vershinin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vershinin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Vershinin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vershinin lands an elbow inside that Jaksinen shrugs off.
Jaksinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vershinin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vershinin lands a right hand.
Vershinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vershinin dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jaksinen lands an elbow just above Vershinin 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
Vershinin misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Jaksinen on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
Vershinin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vershinin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaksinen's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaksinen throws an elbow but misses.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vershinin s head.
Vershinin misses with a punch on the inside.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
Vershinin lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Vershinin .
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Vershinin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Vershinin .
Come on Vershinin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vershinin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Vershinin blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaksinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin blocks a body shot from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Vershinin backwards.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vershinin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaksinen throws out the jab.
Vershinin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaksinen.
A swing and a miss from Vershinin .
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vershinin .
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Vershinin moved out of range nicely.
Jaksinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Vershinin misses its intended target.
Jaksinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vershinin loads up on a big right hand but Jaksinen slips the punch.
Jaksinen jabs at Vershinin 's body.
Jaksinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jaksinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vershinin loads up on a big right hand but Jaksinen slips the punch.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the side of Vershinin 's head but Vershinin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaksinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen lands a jab to Vershinin 's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaksinen avoids the head kick by Vershinin .
Jaksinen throws a leg kick
letting Vershinin counter with a right hand.
Espo Jaksinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vershinin swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Vershinin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vershinin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaksinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jaksinen!
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!
Decent striking displayed by Jaksinen there.
Vershinin is rocked!
Vershinin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vershinin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaksinen finish him?
Nice defenses there by Vershinin .
Vershinin seems to have recovered his senses.
Vershinin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaksinen.
Vershinin cracks Jaksinen with an open hand slap.
Jaksinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Vershinin . Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Vershinin strikes.
Vershinin clobbers Jaksinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaksinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vershinin lands a big head kick that sends Jaksinen tumbling to the mat! Vershinin takes a step backwards and waves Jaksinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jaksinen is rocked!
Vershinin cracks Jaksinen with a hook to the temple - Jaksinen is on wobbly legs here! Vershinin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jaksinen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vershinin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makar Vershinin !
After winning the bout, Makar Vershinin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniel Armstrong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
179 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Haack.
Haack misses with a leg kick
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Haack backing up. Haack nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Haack.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
We've been hearing reports that Armstrong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.
It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Donk. Haack catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
Haack tries to land a body kick
so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Haack is retaining full guard.
Armstrong won't allow Haack to get back to his feet.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard.
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haack is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong has his foot on Haack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haack works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haack defends well.
Haack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armstrong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haack has picked Armstrong up and slammed him! Armstrong can't keep hold of the triangle and Haack manages to pass to side control!
Haack controlling the position from side mount.
Armstrong tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Haack stalls from top position.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Haack seems content to control.
Armstrong is looking to escape.
Armstrong looking for subs from the bottom but Haack mounts him!
Haack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position but Haack isn't that keen on the idea.
Armstrong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack controlling from mount.
Haack blocks Armstrong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Armstrong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Haack controlling from the full mount.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
Haack wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Armstrong is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Armstrong sees coming a mile off.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack scores with a punch to the head.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Haack misses
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Armstrong takes one on the button.
Armstrong takes one to the chin there.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Haack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haack sprawls and moves away.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Haack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Haack
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haack won't be happy with that.
Armstrong is trying to ground and pound but Haack uses the momentary lack of control by Armstrong to regain half guard.
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haack is trying to stand back up but Armstrong is controlling him
Haack gets full guard.
Armstrong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haack dives on top into guard.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haack defends it easily.
Haack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four 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.
Haack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haack trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andre Haack has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haack swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Jab by Haack.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Haack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack misses with a low kick as Armstrong jumps back.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Haack lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong blocks the body kick.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack walks into a jab.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haack sprawls and moves away.
Haack connects with a crisp jab.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Haack.
Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Armstrong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Haack tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Armstrong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Armstrong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Armstrong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Armstrong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Haack didn't expect that.
Haack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Haack in his guard.
Armstrong has his foot on Haack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haack works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armstrong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haack stacks Armstrong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haack!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Haack keeps him under control.
Armstrong wants to sweep but Haack has passed to side control!
Nathaniel Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!
A very excited looking Andre Haack 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbellos comes to the cage accompanied by CANT BE TOUCHED!!!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ki Duk's choice of entrance music: north korea's national anthem. Bong Ki Duk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Duk looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skrumbellos .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ki Duk, right into the meat.
Ki Duk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk throws a big counter head kick but Skrumbellos avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk slips under a jab from Skrumbellos .
A head kick misses from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skrumbellos is looking to counter punch.
Skrumbellos misses with an uppercut.
Ki Duk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ki Duk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skrumbellos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbellos dodges the punch combination from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a head shot.
Ki Duk misses with a low kick.
Ki Duk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk misses the shot to the body.
Ki Duk takes a swing at Skrumbellos 's ribcage but misses.
Ki Duk slips a jab from Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skrumbellos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Skrumbellos working aggressively here.
Skrumbellos misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki Duk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbellos fails to land.
Skrumbellos misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbellos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with some punches.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki Duk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbellos scores with a hook to the body.
Skrumbellos tries to throw a body punch but Ki Duk avoids it by throwing Skrumbellos back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk has a couple of punches blocked by Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos misses with the head strike.
Ki Duk avoiding damage.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ki Duk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Ki Duk - that landed with a thud.
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!
Ki Duk blocking some punches.
Skrumbellos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrumbellos scores with a shot to the side of Ki Duk's head.
Ki Duk stalling in the clinch.
Ki Duk blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrumbellos misses with the head strike.
Ki Duk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ki Duk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrumbellos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skrumbellos is breathing heavily.
Ki Duk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Ki Duk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ki Duk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ki Duk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki Duk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrumbellos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with an elbow strike.
Skrumbellos misses with a body punch.
Skrumbellos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ki Duk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skrumbellos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ki Duk can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos blocking some punches.
Ki Duk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk effectively controlling the action here.
Skrumbellos digs a right hand underneath Ki Duk's ribcage. Ki Duk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki Duk misses with a knee strike.
Skrumbellos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Ki Duk trying to stall but Skrumbellos improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skrumbellos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skrumbellos lands a left hand.
Skrumbellos misses with some punches.
Ki Duk has Skrumbellos pressed against the cage.
Skrumbellos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ki Duk or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ki Duk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrumbellos is defending well for now.
Ki Duk prevents a body shot from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ki Duks head.
Ki Duk has a couple of punches blocked by Skrumbellos .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ki Duk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ki Duk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skrumbellos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skrumbellos checks a leg kick.
Skrumbellos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ki Duk closes the distance and clinches.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses.
Ki Duk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbellos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrumbellos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Ki Duk.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrumbellos .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbellos 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrumbellos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ki Duk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrumbellos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrumbellos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbellos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki Duk.
Skrumbellos throws a hook to the side of Ki Duk's head but Ki Duk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos avoids the head kick by Ki Duk.
Skrumbellos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skrumbellos cracks Ki Duk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bong Ki Duk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skrumbellos misses with a straight left.
Skrumbellos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ki Duk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbellos .
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ki Duk in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Skrumbellos ducks under a wild hook from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a wild body shot.
Ki Duk wants to land a leg kick but Skrumbellos is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Skrumbellos blocks the low kick.
Ki Duk throws a front kick aimed at Skrumbellos 's knee but Skrumbellos avoids it well.
Ki Duk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ki Duk cracks the inside of Skrumbellos 's front leg.
Skrumbellos is looking to score with low kicks.
Ki Duk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbellos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ki Duk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ki Duk tries to counter with a clinch but Skrumbellos shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbellos .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos lands with a hook. Ki Duk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ki Duk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ki Duk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbellos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki Duk is breathing heavily.
Skrumbellos thumps Ki Duk with a low kick.
Ki Duk staying out of range there.
Ki Duk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk throws a combination that misses
and Skrumbellos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skrumbellos is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos loads up on a big right hand but Ki Duk slips the punch.
Ki Duk takes one to the side of the head.
That has opened up Bong Ki Duk's cut even more.
Skrumbellos avoids the body shot from Ki Duk.
Skrumbellos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Ki Duk as he checks the leg kick.
Ki Duk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ki Duk throws a combination that misses
and Skrumbellos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk throws a body shot but no joy.
Ki Duk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skrumbellos swings for the body but Ki Duk moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skrumbellos misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ki Duk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ki Duk looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Skrumbellos . Beautiful body shot.
Skrumbellos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skrumbellos misses with a body shot.
Ki Duk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skrumbellos rather than just go for the knockout.
Ki Duk swinging wildly here.
Skrumbellos throws an overhand right that lands on Ki Duk's shoulder, as Ki Duk tries to avoid the shot.
Skrumbellos thuds a left hand into Ki Duk's body.
Skrumbellos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ki Duk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbellos lands a really nice looking cross but Ki Duk seems unphased.
The cut above Bong Ki Duk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice cross by Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbellos misses with a low kick.
Ki Duk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skrumbellos .
Ki Duk gets a clinch.
Skrumbellos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bong Ki Duk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Skrumbellos managing to block the knees to the body from Ki Duk.
Skrumbellos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Ki Duk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrumbellos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bong Ki Duk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devin Skrumbellos !
A very excited looking Devin Skrumbellos 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas's entrance music is Nunnuka Nunnuka. A fine choice. Del Toro has chosen Bliss as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Del Toro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aas connects with the punch.
Del Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Toro misses with an uppercut.
Aas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Toro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aas as he avoids it easily.
Aas throws a sloppy head kick
and Del Toro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Del Toro.
Del Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aas is keeping the position for now.
Del Toro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Del Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Toro wants to control from the top but Aas keeps moving.
Del Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro prevents Aas from getting back to his feet.
Del Toro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Del Toro stops Aas from standing up.
Del Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Aas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aas wants to stand up but Del Toro is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ernesto Del Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aas throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Del Toro.
Aas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Del Toro takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ernesto Del Toro has been cut.
Aas stuffs the takedown.
Aas scores with a push kick.
Aas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Del Toro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aas is looking to stand up but Del Toro isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Del Toro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aas wants to get back to his feet but Del Toro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aas wants to stand but Del Toro is controlling the position.
Aas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Del Toro looks to throw a body kick
letting Aas counter with a right hand.
Del Toro takes one on the button.
Aas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Del Toro connects with the punch.
Del Toro fails with the takedown.
As Del Toro tries to get set, Aas tries to push him back and clinch up but Del Toro manages to avoid the attempt.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Del Toro.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aas looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
A jab from Aas finds it's way through Del Toro's defenses.
Del Toro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Toro scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Toro scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aas's head backwards.
A big left from Aas misses.
Del Toro shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Aas misses its intended target.
Del Toro misses with a kick to the body.
Del Toro thuds a left hand into Aas's body.
Aas lands the left hand.
Del Toro throws a shot from downtown. Aas moves away and avoids it.
Del Toro moves out of range as Aas strikes.
Del Toro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aas.
Del Toro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aas slips under a jab from Del Toro.
Aas defending well as Del Toro loads up on a big left hand.
Del Toro throws a shot from downtown. Aas moves away and avoids it.
Del Toro throws a lazy right hand but Aas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernesto Del Toro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Del Toro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Del Toro blocks the body kick.
Del Toro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aas.
Aas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aas checks a leg kick.
It looked like Aas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Del Toro.
Aas misses with an uppercut.
Aas lands a lovely overhand right.
Del Toro looks to land a body kick but Aas moved away.
The fighters circling - Del Toro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Toro walks into a left hand.
Del Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aas.
We've been told by Aas's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Del Toro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro misses with a left hand
and Aas counters with a stiff right hand.
Aas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Del Toro digs a good body shot into Aas's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Aas as Del Toro shoots in.
Del Toro throws a head kick but Aas moves out of range.
Del Toro scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aas throws out the jab.
No joy there for Del Toro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aas throws a leg kick but Del Toro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aas misses with a body kick.
Del Toro moves out of range as Aas strikes.
Del Toro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Del Toro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Toro is controlling him.
Aas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas has momentary wrist control but Del Toro slips an elbow through the middle.
Aas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ernesto Del Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Toro is standing up over Aas. Aas looks to escape but Del Toro dives into side control.
Aas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Del Toro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Del Toro moves into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Toro with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Del Toro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aas is squirming around, avoiding Del Toro's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Del Toro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Del Toro lands a nice shot to the head.
Del Toro wants to control but instead Aas manages to regain half guard.
Del Toro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Del Toro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Del Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Aas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Del Toro drops an elbow to the side of Aas's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro stops Aas from getting back to his feet.
Del Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Toro throwing shots but Aas is blocking nicely.
Del Toro stops Aas from getting back to his feet.
Del Toro is looking to advance position but Aas won't allow it.
Del Toro thows a huge punch but Aas dodges it nicely.
Del Toro prevents Aas from standing back up.
Del Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aas taking some punishment here, with Del Toro in his half guard.
Del Toro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Del Toro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Del Toro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Del Toro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aas lands with a nice body punch.
Aslak Aas is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Toro keeps Aas at a distance using the push kick.
Del Toro clobbers Aas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Toro connects with a solid leg kick.
Del Toro misses with a body kick.
Del Toro slips a straight right by Aas.
Del Toro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aas throws a front kick that sends Del Toro stumbling back into the cage.
Del Toro ducks under a wild hook from Aas.
Aas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aas lands a jab to the head.
Aas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Aas.
Aas misses with a head kick.
Del Toro throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro misses with a straight right.
Del Toro drops his hands momentarily and Aas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aas enables Del Toro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Del Toro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aas's guard.
Aas is trying to stand.
Del Toro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Del Toro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Del Toro wants to pass the guard but Aas is defending well.
Well, if Del Toro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aslak Aas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas is trying to stand up here but Del Toro is controlling him well.
Del Toro passes the guard and advances to mount!
You get the feeling that Aas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Del Toro lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas is trying to stand.
Del Toro tries to control but Aas wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aas is trying to stand up.
Del Toro content just to control the position here.
Del Toro raining down shots from the mount!
Del Toro wants to control the pace but Aas is squirming around nicely.
Del Toro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro looking to finish Aas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aas!
Del Toro breaks from Aas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Del Toro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aas is bucking up trying to escape but Del Toro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aas is trying to stand.
Del Toro unloading with bombs!
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!
Del Toro lands with some strikes.
Del Toro won't let Aas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aas is bucking up trying to escape but Del Toro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Del Toro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Del Toro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Del Toro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Del Toro!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Del Toro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov has chosen Korn - Hey Daddy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov scores with a leg kick.
Makinwa moves forwards but Kamenov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Kamenov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makinwa.
Kamenov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa blocks a jab.
Makinwa lands a big right hand that sends Kamenov crashing to the mat! Makinwa stays standing though and waves Kamenov back to his feet!
Kamenov is rocked!
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makinwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamenov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makinwa.
That kick from Kamenov tenderised Makinwa's leg. Makinwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makinwa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Makinwa finish him?
Makinwa cracks Kamenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makinwa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makinwa.
Makinwa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kamenov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with a hook.
Makinwa missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kamenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamenov. That snapped Makinwa's head back.
Makinwa slips a jab and a cross from Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Makinwa.
Kamenov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makinwa moves out of range as Kamenov strikes.
Kamenov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Makinwa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamenov.
Makinwa moves out of range as Kamenov throws a body kick.
Kamenov throws out a leg kick but Makinwa moves out of range and Kamenov only half commits.
Kamenov swings widly with a right hand
and Makinwa counters with a nice right hand that sends Kamenov toppling to the canvas! Kamenov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Makinwa finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makinwa throws a push kick but Kamenov slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Makinwa misses
and Makinwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makinwa steps in with a hook that catches Kamenov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Makinwa follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kamenov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ugor Makinwa!
Ugor Makinwa retains his light heavyweight title!
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