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OFC 286: Luzhin vs Al Qarni II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Fadzaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Walter Frost's chin.
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159 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Fadzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Frost!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with a straight right.
Fadzaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fadzaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Fadzaev tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Fadzaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fadzaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Fadzaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fadzaev is struggling to control the position.
Fadzaev is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fadzaev.
A nice left hand lands by Fadzaev.
Frost is trying to force a seperation but Fadzaev has the dominant position.
Fadzaev lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fadzaev can't get the takedown.
Frost wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Fadzaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Fadzaev throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Walter Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Fadzaev with a hook.
Fadzaev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been hearing reports that Fadzaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fadzaev scores with a jab to the head.
Frost swings for the body but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Fadzaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadzaev laying and praying for a moment but Frost takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fadzaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fadzaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fadzaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Fadzaev is controlling him
Fadzaev content to control rather than advance.
Fadzaev throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost pushes Fadzaev off and gets back to his feet.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFadzaev.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fadzaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost missing with a left hand there. Fadzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost lunges at Fadzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fadzaev's hand.
Fadzaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Fadzaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fadzaev tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost cracks Fadzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fadzaev is rocked!
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Fadzaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fadzaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Fadzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Fadzaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fadzaev rather than just go for the knockout.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost misses the jab.
Fadzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fadzaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fadzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Frost misses.
Fadzaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fadzaev works the jab nicely.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fadzaev defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Frost dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadzaev.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadzaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Fadzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Frost finds it's way through Fadzaev's defenses.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Fadzaev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fadzaev.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Fadzaev is controlling him.
Frost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fadzaev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fadzaev looking to stall.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Fadzaev counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Fadzaev coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadzaev is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frost!
Fadzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Oooooh!!! Frost has knocked Fadzaev down with a huge combo! Frost steps away and waves a wobbly Fadzaev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Frost misses the body punch
and Fadzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Fadzaev slips under a jab from Frost.
Fadzaev scores with a punch to the head.
Frost is rocked!
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fadzaev scores with a jab to the head.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Fadzaev finish him?
Fadzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Frost's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Fadzaev dives in looking to finish as Frost flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Fadzaev's strikes! Fadzaev is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Frost's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Frost was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Fadzaev!
In his post fight interview, Alan Fadzaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Cartagena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cartagena might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Crack Attack. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cartagena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tane Huia!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartagena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Huia.
Cartagena throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.
Huia moves into the clinch.
Huia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Huia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
Huia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Huia.
Cartagena tries to break the clinch but Huia is controlling the position.
Cartagena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartagena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartagena is trying to force a seperation but Huia has the dominant position.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Cartagena controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Cartagena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huia lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartagena breaks from the clinch.
Huia moves out of range as Cartagena strikes.
Huia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartagena counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia misses with a double jab.
Huia closes the distance and clinches.
Cartagena blocks an uppercut.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Cartagena controls the action.
Cartagena prevents a body shot from Huia.
Huia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartagena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartagena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huia tries to bum rush Cartagena with a series of wild strikes but Cartagena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Huia catches Cartagena right on the button with a cross.
Cartagena lands a right hook to the body.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
A shot to the liver by Cartagena. Beautiful body shot.
Cartagena slips under a jab.
Cartagena lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartagena lands a slapping body shot.
Cartagena connects with a jab.
It looks like Tane Huia has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huia slips under a jab from Cartagena.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartagena.
Tane Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Cartagena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
Huia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Cartagena misses its intended target.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartagena throwing a counter right hand but Huia manages to avoid it.
Cartagena drops Huia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Huia looks back up at him and smiles so Cartagena waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Huia is rocked!
Cartagena lands an uppercut, right on the button! Huia tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Cartagena!
Our winner, Don Cartagena, 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.
Tane Huia was interviewed post fight and said 'Steroids'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aksel Stenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face?. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.
Coleman takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Stenger scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman has Stenger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stenger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stenger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Stenger is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stenger throws a push kick but Coleman slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Stenger tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Stenger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stenger is doing well to control the position and prevent Coleman from advancing to side control.
Coleman is thwarting Stenger's attempts to control the position.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenger's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenger wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenger is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman stands up over Stenger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stenger tries to get out of the position.
Stenger is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Stenger has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Stenger keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Stenger is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Stenger.
Stenger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Stenger pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman works over Stenger with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenger, not yet.
Stenger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stenger preventing the sweep.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Stenger from controlling successfully.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Stenger postures up.
Stenger looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stands and throws Stenger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stenger is trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman slows the pace down.
Stenger struggling a bit here.
Coleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stenger can't do much from the bottom here.
Stenger keeping his opponent close.
Coleman is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman tries for a takedown but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Stenger scores with a punch to the head.
Stenger slips under a jab from Coleman.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger misses with a leg kick
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenger counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coleman slips a straight right by Stenger.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenger as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Coleman down.
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!
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenger counters with a thumping low kick.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stenger tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stenger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stenger connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenger misses with a looping left.
Stenger misses with a hook.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger 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.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenger.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Stenger is looking to counter punch.
Stenger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coleman on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Coleman checks it.
As Stenger backs off Coleman throws a huge counter combo but Stenger manages to avoid it all.
Coleman misses with a right hand
and Stenger counters with an outside leg kick.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Stenger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Coleman throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease.
Stenger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenger wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman takes one on the button.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenger circles away.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Coleman there.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Stenger counters with a low kick, right behind Coleman 's knee.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stenger.
Stenger scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger walks into a jab.
Stenger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Stenger throws a head kick that Coleman semi-blocks.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coleman checks a leg kick.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stenger counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coleman is rocked!
Stenger lands a body shot.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Stenger points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Coleman wakes up just in time to hear Stenger thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aksel Stenger!
Aksel Stenger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What did i say last time? Come on, you should stay in gym.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Jackson 5 - I Want You Back. Ferdum has chosen PARIS - the devil made me do it as his entrance music. Matt Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wabricio Ferdum's chin.
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdum slips under a jab from Black.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Ferdum moves away and avoids it.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Black.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferdum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Ferdum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferdum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black manages to get to full guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferdum throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferdum is retaining full guard.
Ferdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black is trying to control the position but Ferdum postures up.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferdum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferdum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferdum is sitting in close to Black's body. Black has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ferdum is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ferdum is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Black.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Black!
Matt Black seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Technique comes to the cage accompanied by Eye in the sky . Duff has chosen Determined by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brendan Duff enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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170 lbs
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Duff!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff lands with a straight right. Technique didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
Technique forces Duff back against the cage and clinches.
Duff lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Technique.
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Technique moves into the clinch.
Technique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duff misses with some punches.
Duff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Technique lands an elbow inside.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Duff.
Duff misses with a punch on the inside.
Technique misses with a knee to the head.
Technique pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Technique tries to land a knee to the head but Duff blocks with his arms.
Technique throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Technique on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Technique tries to clinch up but Duff circles away and keeps his distance.
Technique fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Duff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Technique on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Technique fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duff avoids it really well and circles away.
Technique wants to clinch.
Technique moves to clinch but Duff breaks away
and Duff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Technique thinking.
Duff lands with a kick to the temple. Technique shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Technique.
Technique displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duff throws out the jab.
Duff misses with a hook. Technique ducked under it nicely.
Technique fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Technique with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Technique walks into a jab.
Technique defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
Duff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Technique lands a knee to the head.
Technique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duff's face.
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Technique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Technique tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duff.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. Technique moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Technique gets a clinch.
Duff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Technique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Technique blocks the elbow strike.
Duff breaks from the clinch.
Technique gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Technique gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Technique tries a knee to the head but Duff blocks it.
Technique using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Technique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duff breaks from the clinch.
Duff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Technique wants to stand up but Duff is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Technique keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully.
Duff is fighting to break Technique's control of his arms but Technique is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Technique keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Technique is adopting a defensive guard.
Duff stands and throws Technique's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Technique taking a bit of punishment here - Duff scoring with strikes.
Duff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Technique is trying to control Duff's posture but Duff avoids it.
Technique is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jacks Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Duff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Duff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Immortal Technique's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Technique closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duff blocks an elbow strike.
Duff manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duff misses with a body kick.
Duff stuffs the takedown.
Duff lands with an uppercut that bounces Technique off the cage and back into range.
Technique is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
Duff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Technique ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Technique clinches.
Duff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duff breaks the clinch.
Duff throws a hook but Technique blocks it.
Technique fails with the takedown
and Duff counters with a stiff right hand.
Technique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duff. Duff obviously looking to wear him down.
Technique takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Technique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Technique slips a straight right by Duff.
A left lands for Duff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff thuds his right hand into Technique's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Technique moves into the clinch.
Duff is trying to maintain a safe position but Technique gets an underhook and turns Duff into the cage.
Duff throws a punch but it's blocked by Technique.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Technique.
Technique slips under a jab.
Technique was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brendan Duff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Technique moves into the clinch.
Duff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Technique pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Duff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Technique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duff blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Technique.
Technique tries a knee to the head but Duff blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Technique throws an elbow but it misses.
Duff is working for takedown but Technique is calmly controlling the position for now.
Immortal Technique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Duff.
Technique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff breaks from the clinch.
Technique closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duff has picked Technique up - he's going for a ride! Duff dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Technique wants to get back to his feet.
Duff is trying to control the action in half guard but Technique is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Technique trying to hold on to Duff's head to control him but Duff postures up.
Duff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Technique manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Technique stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duff.
Jab by Duff.
Technique clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff breaks the clinch.
Technique tries to clinch but Duff moves out of range.
Technique moves out of range of the body kick from Duff.
Duff has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Technique is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Duff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Duff as he connects with a hook.
Technique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Technique tries to clinch there but Duff circles away.
Duff stuns Technique with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Duff.
Duff throws a big shot that misses.
Technique fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Duff.
Technique tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Technique shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duff as he jumps to the side.
Duff throws the left hand but Technique avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Technique fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duff, pushing him back against the cage.
Technique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duff manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Technique tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
Duff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Technique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff throws out a counter right but Technique avoids it with no problem.
Duff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Technique.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Technique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Technique closes the distance but Duff moves to the side
and Duff counters with a nice uppercut.
Duff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Immortal Technique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Technique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Duff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Immortal Technique's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duff throws a good cross that connects.
Technique tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Technique moves out of range of the strikes.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Technique moves away.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Technique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Technique on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Technique shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duff is trying to defend but Technique finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Technique working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Technique working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Technique connects with a nice short shot to Duff's temple.
Technique is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duff defends it well.
Immortal Technique overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Technique working the head and body with strikes.
Technique sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duff defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Technique thows a huge punch but Duff dodges it nicely.
Duff wants to get back to full guard.
Technique lands with a punch from half guard.
Duff gets back to full guard.
Duff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Duff trying to control but Technique is working from the bottom.
Duff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Technique keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully.
Duff is fighting to break Technique's control of his arms but Technique is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Technique is looking to stand up but Duff isn't so interested in that idea.
Duff forces his way into half guard.
Duff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff prevents Technique from standing back up.
Duff drops an elbow to the side of Technique's head.
Technique is trying to stand back up but Duff is controlling him
Duff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Technique is trying to control but can't.
Technique controlling the position for now.
Technique on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Technique is controlling Duff's trapped leg to prevent Duff from advancing to side control.
Duff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Technique's head.
Technique is not content to let Duff control the position.
Technique keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Technique is not content to let Duff control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff prevents Technique from standing back up.
Technique is not content to let Duff control the position.
Duff works his way into full mount!
Technique is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Duff throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Technique is trying desperately to improve position.
Technique is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Technique tries to hold on but Duff pushes him away.
Technique squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Duff lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff landing shots from mount.
Duff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Technique sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Technique is trying to stand up here but Duff is controlling him well.
Duff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Technique wants to get back to his feet.
Duff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duff wants to pass to mount but Technique is defending the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Technique pushes Duff off looking to stand but Duff dives back in and keeps control.
Duff wants to take a breather but Technique is having none of it.
Technique is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duff passes to full mount!
Immortal Technique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brendan Duff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duff scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Duff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duff 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Duff!
Brendan Duff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates lands with a hook. Makaki Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Bates lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Bates cracks Makaki Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and pushes Bates back into the cage.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makaki Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Makaki Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii clobbers Bates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Makaki Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Makaki Iii cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Bates misses with a head kick.
Bates misses the jab.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bates takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bates shoots for a takedown but Makaki Iii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bates darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Bates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.
Bates blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii pulls Bates in close to his closed guard and prevents Bates from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bates trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makaki Iii lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Bates moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Bates.
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Bates.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Makaki Iii.
Bates prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Bates blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makaki Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makaki Iii regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Makaki Iii.
Bates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makaki Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makaki Iii has escaped and now he's on top!
Bates managing to control the position.
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.
Bates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Makaki Iii defends easily.
Bates being controlled here, momentarily.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaki Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Makaki Iii throws a strike but Bates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bates trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luigi Bates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Makaki Iii misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bates.
Bates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Makaki Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Bates tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Bates lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to stall but Bates uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
Bates wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaki Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bates misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaki Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates clobbers Makaki Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bates is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Bates changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Bates coming out on top.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Bates with a series of wild strikes but Bates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makaki Iii's hands.
Bates's corner calls for a 1-2. Bates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bates misses.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheik Imbula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imbula comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ~Apache~ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cheik Imbula has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathaniel Armstrong's chin.
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32
179 lbs
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23
186 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imbula moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
Imbula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
Imbula throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imbula sprawls and moves away.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imbula misses with a combination
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Imbula didn't expect that.
Armstrong postures up in Imbula's guard and throws a big left but Imbula blocks it.
Imbula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Imbula seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Armstrong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Imbula jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Imbula trying to control but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imbula landing strikes from the mount.
Imbula can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
Armstrong is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula controlling from mount.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Imbula's attempts to control the action.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imbula controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Imbula with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stops Imbula from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Armstrong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Imbula has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Armstrong's body.
Imbula is hanging on to Armstrong's back as he tries to escape.
Armstrong trying to control the hands but Imbula breaks the grip.
Imbula is trying to stick to Armstrong's back but Armstrong is turning into Imbula. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Imbula's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Armstrong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imbula looking to control.
Imbula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Imbula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Imbula dodges it nicely.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Imbula is working from the bottom.
Imbula wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Imbula moves into full guard.
Imbula looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Imbula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Armstrong passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Imbula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imbula pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Imbula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Imbula.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong throws a lazy body kick
and Imbula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
enabling Imbula to counter with a crisp jab.
Armstrong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Armstrong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Imbula thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Imbula.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armstrong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Imbula misses with a body shot.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick
and Imbula counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Imbula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imbula wants to counter with a clinch but Armstrong pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Imbula.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong throws a head kick but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula misses with a body shot.
Armstrong lands a nice looking body shot.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Imbula moves out of range easily.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Imbula fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Imbula falls off balance throwing a combination
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imbula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Imbula's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong won't allow Imbula to sweep him here.
Armstrong controlling from the top position.
Imbula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Imbula has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imbula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armstrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armstrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imbula thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Imbula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong won't allow Imbula to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathaniel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Imbula. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Imbula.
Imbula staying out of range there.
Armstrong lands with a good body shot.
Armstrong scores with a head kick. Imbula tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Imbula throws a low kick but Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
Nathaniel Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong tries to counter with a takedown but Imbula is quick to defend against it.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cheik Imbula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Armstrong with a body shot.
Imbula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armstrong in his tracks.
Imbula throws a leg kick that is checked
so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong trying to control but Imbula is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula looking to control.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imbula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Imbula keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Imbula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Imbula blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Imbula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Imbula now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Imbula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Imbula didn't expect that.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imbula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imbula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Imbula's legs - danger averted.
Imbula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Imbula drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Imbula off! Imbula jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Imbula 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 Imbula!
Armstrong tries to control but Imbula manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to break free.
Armstrong trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Armstrong showing good submission defense here.
Imbula is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Armstrong is defending well though. Imbula let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Imbula's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathaniel Armstrong.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev's entrance music is Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). A fine choice. Adrik Vasilev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salvatore Corozzo's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Corozzo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corozzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Vasilev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
Corozzo moves away from the strike by Vasilev.
Vasilev tests Corozzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and Vasilev moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Corozzo.
Corozzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head.
Corozzo being controlled against the cage.
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Corozzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corozzo. That's going to slow Vasilev down.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev lands with a nice body kick.
Corozzo dodges the punch combination from Vasilev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corozzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Corozzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corozzo.
Vasilev misses with a head kick.
Corozzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasilev is able to avoid easily.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Vasilev is looking to counter the offense by Corozzo and move into the clinch.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev swings for the body but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vasilev. Beautiful body shot.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Corozzo does no damage.
Corozzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A bone on bone clash there as Vasilev blocks the leg kick.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Corozzo slips the punch.
Vasilev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Vasilev misses.
Corozzo tries to move into range but Vasilev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasilev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasilev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corozzo or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vasilev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corozzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Vasilev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corozzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilev lands an uppercut.
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corozzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corozzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilev lands a shoulder strike.
Corozzo scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
Vasilev tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Vasilev back against the cage.
Vasilev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corozzo is defending well for now.
Corozzo is leaning against Vasilev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corozzo pushes Vasilev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corozzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Corozzo.
Vasilev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corozzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vasilev throws an elbow but misses.
Vasilev breaks from the clinch.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo misses with a body shot.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corozzo lunges at Vasilev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vasilev's hand.
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!
Vasilev throws a looping overhand right but Corozzo ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Corozzo scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corozzo.
Vasilev checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corozzo misses with a kick to the body.
Corozzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Vasilev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses.
Vasilev slips a jab from Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Corozzo slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Corozzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo throws a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
A slow jab from Corozzo misses its intended target.
Corozzo throws a nice looking combination but Vasilev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilev is looking to counter the offense by Corozzo and move into the clinch.
Corozzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corozzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corozzo lands with a cross.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy right hand. Corozzo should have avoided that one.
A jab from Corozzo finds it's way through Vasilev's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corozzo 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasilev.
Vasilev stuns Corozzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corozzo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo throws a series of punches but Vasilev avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Vasilev.
Corozzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corozzo misses with a low kick.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Vasilev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corozzo tried to score with a low kick but Vasilev checks it.
Vasilev slips a straight right by Corozzo.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilev lands with a cross.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo lands with a good body shot.
Vasilev cracks Corozzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
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!
Vasilev misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Corozzo misses
and Vasilev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corozzo tries to keep at a distance but Vasilev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corozzo letting Vasilev take a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Vasilev lands a good knee to the midsection. Corozzo won't want to take too many of those.
Corozzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corozzo tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corozzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Corozzo.
Vasilev lands a hook that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Vasilev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corozzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corozzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev misses with a knee strike.
Come on Vasilev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Corozzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corozzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasilev stalling in the clinch but Corozzo improves position.
Corozzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corozzo works on Vasilev's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Corozzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corozzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Corozzo.
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Vasilev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
Corozzo avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Vasilev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Corozzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Corozzo.
Vasilev stalling.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corozzo tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Vasilev throws a shot from downtown. Corozzo moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo digs a good hook to Vasilev's body.
Vasilev checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Vasilev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Corozzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corozzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with some punches.
Corozzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corozzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Vasilev.
Corozzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corozzo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corozzo avoids it.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Corozzo misses with some punches.
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage.
Vasilev drops Corozzo with a big knee straight up the middle! Corozzo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Salvatore Corozzo has been cut.
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!
Vasilev checks a low kick from Corozzo.
As Corozzo tries to get set, Vasilev tries to push him back and clinch up but Corozzo manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev defending well as Corozzo loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo misses with a jab to the body
and Vasilev counters with an inside leg kick.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Corozzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Corozzo.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasilev.
Corozzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corozzo swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vasilev misses its target.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Corozzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Corozzo misses the target.
Vasilev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilev lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and Vasilev counters with a good low kick that Corozzo was not able to check.
Corozzo misses with a body shot.
Corozzo tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilev.
Vasilev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Vasilev - just one landing.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasilev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corozzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corozzo feints a counter leg kick.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Corozzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilev momentarily.
Vasilev is looking to clinch but Corozzo is avoiding it.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corozzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corozzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilev misses with a body shot.
Corozzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilev walks into a straight right hand from Corozzo.
Corozzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasilev.
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corozzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
Corozzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasilev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corozzo blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev throws a shot to the body.
Corozzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Vasilev tenderised Corozzo's leg. Corozzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corozzo, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Corozzo misses the target.
Vasilev tries to counter by clinching up but Corozzo breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Corozzo.
Corozzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corozzo misses with a leg kick
and Vasilev counters with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vasilev thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vasilev.
Corozzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vasilev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
After the fight, Adrik Vasilev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin comes to the cage accompanied by The time has come.... Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fahad Al Qarni was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolai Luzhin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Luzhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luzhin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Qarni's sensitive parts.
Luzhin tests Al Qarni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Qarni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Luzhin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Qarni in his tracks.
Luzhin lands a body shot.
Luzhin 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.
Good exchange - Al Qarni coming out on top.
Luzhin closes the distance and clinches.
Luzhin digs a right hand into Al Qarni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Qarni's gas tank.
Luzhin jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin keeping full guard, as Al Qarni tries to pass.
Luzhin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luzhin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luzhin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Al Qarni escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Al Qarni!
Luzhin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Qarni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luzhin is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luzhin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luzhin is trying to work for a sweep but Al Qarni has mounted him!
Luzhin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Qarni tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Qarni is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Luzhin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Luzhin!
Al Qarni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
Al Qarni trying to control but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
Luzhin working for a triangle but Al Qarni defends it easily.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving.
Al Qarni advances to half guard.
Luzhin looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily.
Al Qarni wants to work for an arm triangle but Luzhin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luzhin actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but Luzhin defending well.
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luzhin wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luzhin is looking to clinch.
Luzhin avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni takes one to the side of the head.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. Al Qarni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luzhin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luzhin lands with a slapping head kick.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin tries to clinch up but Al Qarni circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy body shot
and Luzhin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Al Qarni checks it.
Al Qarni thuds his right hand into Luzhin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolai Luzhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Luzhin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
Luzhin misses with the combination.
Luzhin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Qarni, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni digs a right hand into Luzhin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luzhin's gas tank.
Luzhin lands a left hand.
Luzhin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Qarni can do to turn this around?
Al Qarni breaks from the clinch.
Al Qarni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luzhin's head.
Luzhin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Qarni drops his hands momentarily and Luzhin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luzhin blocks it well.
Luzhin tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Al Qarni moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Al Qarni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luzhin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Qarni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luzhin scrambles back to his feet.
Al Qarni lands a head kick that stumbles Luzhin and the fighters go to the mat.
Luzhin is rocked!
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!
Luzhin has his foot on Al Qarni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Qarni works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh Luzhin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luzhin is looking for a triangle but Al Qarni pushes his legs off easily.
Luzhin seems to have got his legs back now.
Luzhin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Qarni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Qarni escapes and throws Luzhin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luzhin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni advances to mount.
Al Qarni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luzhin is looking to escape.
Al Qarni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Luzhin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Luzhin is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luzhin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni stalling away here and it's allowed Luzhin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Luzhin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Qarni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luzhin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Luzhin's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni passes into half guard.
Al Qarni prevents Luzhin from improving his position.
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Luzhin is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Qarni is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Al Qarni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Al Qarni's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Qarni tries to avoid it.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
It seemed like Al Qarni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Qarni.
Luzhin throws a series of punches but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Luzhin strikes.
Luzhin lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luzhin throws a low kick but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Qarni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Qarni. Al Qarni obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Luzhin scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Qarni pushes Luzhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a head punch that misses.
Al Qarni lands a shot to the body.
Luzhin misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Qarni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Luzhin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Al Qarni scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolai Luzhin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
Al Qarni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luzhin misses with a body punch.
Al Qarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Qarni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luzhin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luzhin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Qarni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Qarni is defending well for now.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Luzhin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Luzhin lands a good knee to the midsection. Al Qarni won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Qarni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luzhin.
Luzhin pulls guard effortlessly.
Luzhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luzhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luzhin is looking for a triangle but Al Qarni pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Luzhin is keeping the position.
Luzhin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Qarni defends well.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luzhin's guard.
Al Qarni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Qarni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nikolai Luzhin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Qarni cracks the inside of Luzhin's front leg.
Al Qarni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luzhin landing knees to the body.
Luzhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni tries to work over Luzhin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luzhin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luzhin pushes Al Qarni away with a front kick.
Al Qarni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luzhin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luzhin did well to prevent Al Qarni getting side control.
Luzhin wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni tries to pass to full mount but Luzhin defends it.
Luzhin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily.
Luzhin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luzhin is trying to get back to full guard.
Luzhin is not content to let Al Qarni control the position.
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
Fahad Al Qarni has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking to stall here but Luzhin recovers full guard.
Luzhin keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Luzhin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Qarni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Qarni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luzhin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luzhin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Qarni keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Qarni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luzhin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Qarni counters with a stiff right hand.
Luzhin staying out of range there.
Luzhin throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luzhin pushes Al Qarni away with a front kick.
Al Qarni scores with a one two! Luzhin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luzhin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luzhin.
Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
As Al Qarni tries to get set, Luzhin tries to push him back and clinch up but Al Qarni manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin backing away here, and Al Qarni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Luzhin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Qarni clinches up with Luzhin and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Qarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Luzhin.
Luzhin doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Qarni circles away.
Luzhin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Qarni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Luzhin. Those never looked like landing.
Al Qarni gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
Luzhin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Luzhin.
Luzhin pulls guard effortlessly.
Al Qarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Luzhin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luzhin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Luzhin's legs - danger averted.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luzhin is keeping the position for now.
Luzhin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luzhin is looking for a triangle here but Al Qarni uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Al Qarni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luzhin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luzhin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Qarni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Qarni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Qarni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luzhin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Luzhin is controlling well.
Al Qarni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luzhin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard but Luzhin has passed into side control.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
Al Qarni wants to control but Luzhin postures up.
Al Qarni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luzhin is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is keen to just control but Luzhin is a slippery customer.
Luzhin is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luzhin is just riding it out for now. Al Qarni eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolai Luzhin.
I think Luzhin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nikolai Luzhin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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