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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MJ Smith (ranked 8589 p4p, 823 weight class) and Tyler Smith (ranked 25367 p4p, 973 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Long Black Train. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, MJ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Smith !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith .
Tyler Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Smith .
As Smith looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Smith 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith walks into a left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Smith .
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith .
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith !
Smith is rocked!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith .
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith .
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyler Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Smith . No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith .
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Tyler Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith avoids the body shot from Smith .
MJ Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Smith has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Smith smells blood and charges in for the finish! Smith unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Smith sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). MJ Smith!
MJ Smith 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 3749 p4p, 365 weight class) and Yi Ruogang (ranked 6099 p4p, 517 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yi Ruogang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman clinches with his opponent.
Ruogang wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cadman stops a takedown attempt from Ruogang.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Yi Ruogang has been cut.
Ruogang wants to take the fight to the mat but Cadman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Ruogang.
Cadman lands a left hand.
Cadman manages to break the clinch.
Cadman forces Ruogang back against the cage and clinches.
Cadman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruogang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Ruogang's ribs.
Cadman clinches up with Ruogang and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruogang as Cadman tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
Stalling in the clinch from Cadman .
A shot in the inside from Cadman .
Cadman stalling the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ruogang has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cadman breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Cadman .
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruogang.
Cadman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cadman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman is trying to stall.
Cadman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruogang tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
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!
Cadman wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Cadman .
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruogangs head.
Cadman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cadman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruogang goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Ruogang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruogang is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cadman .
Ruogang looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruogang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruogang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cadman breaks the clinch.
Ruogang gets tackled into the cage by Cadman . Cadman maintains the clinch.
Ruogang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cadman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruogang is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadman gets a clinch.
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Ruogang is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman has Ruogang pushed against the cage.
Ruogang seems to have recovered his senses.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruogang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
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!
Ruogang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Cadman .
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Ruogang in a clinch.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruogang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cadman cracks Ruogang with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ruogang tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ruogang is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
A very excited looking Cayden Cadman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Easton (ranked 2590 p4p, 366 weight class) and Neo Oen (ranked 4362 p4p, 568 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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204 lbs
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219 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neo Oen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton throws the left hand but Oen avoids the punch easily.
Oen drives through with a takedown into Easton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Easton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oen has passed into side control.
Easton tries to control but Oen manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Easton right now.
Oen not allowing Easton to control his hands.
Oen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Oen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Easton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oen has the hooks in. Easton is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Oen passes his arm under Easton's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Easton taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neo Oen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Glass (ranked 2950 p4p, 414 weight class) and Logan Ninefingers (ranked 3164 p4p, 446 weight class). Logan Ninefingers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Glass !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Ninefingers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Glass works the jab nicely.
Glass misses with a hook. Ninefingers ducked under it nicely.
Ninefingers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass .
Kevin Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass lands with a kick to the temple. Ninefingers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Glass dips to his left and cracks Ninefingers with an uppercut!
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Ninefingers.
It looks like Kevin Glass has been cut.
Glass misses with a left hand
and Ninefingers counters with a monster head kick that knocks Glass out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Logan Ninefingers!
The defeated Kevin Glass had this to say: 'you win or you learn.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 2115 p4p, 219 weight class) and Speva Koso (ranked 3963 p4p, 380 weight class). Alexander Nevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speva Koso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky takes one to the chin there.
Koso throws an off balance right hand
and Nevsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Nevsky clinches up with Koso and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso is looking for a takedown.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Koso.
Nevsky throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Koso.
Koso looking to stall.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Nevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koso lands a right hand.
Nevsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Koso.
Nevsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nevsky.
A hook to the body from Nevsky.
Koso is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Koso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koso lands with a right to the head.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nevsky obliges.
Nevsky digs a right hand underneath Koso's ribcage. Koso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nevsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nevsky lands with a light punch inside.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Nevsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but Koso blocks it.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Koso cracks Nevsky with a nice body shot.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nevsky tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Nevsky.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Koso misses with some punches.
Nevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nevsky.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso is trying to stall.
Nevsky lands a nice uppercut.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Nevsky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nevsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso.
A right handed body shot lands from Nevsky.
Nevsky takes a shot to the head.
Nevsky blocking some punches.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky misses with a body punch.
Koso blocks a body shot from Nevsky.
Koso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koso scores with a shot to the side of Nevsky's head.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koso.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nevsky.
Koso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso presses Nevsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Koso.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevsky controls his hands.
Koso lands a shot to the body.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nevsky controlling from the top position.
Nevsky won't allow Koso to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nevsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nevsky loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nevsky misses the target.
Koso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koso looks to land a body kick but Nevsky moved away.
Nevsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Nevsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nevsky tries to clinch up but Koso circles away and keeps his distance.
Koso misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nevsky tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Nevsky throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso throws a right hand that misses
and Nevsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Nevsky instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nevsky has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nevsky lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nevsky.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso lands an uppercut.
Koso lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Speva Koso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso working aggressively here.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso digs a right hand into Nevsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nevsky's gas tank.
Nevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Nevsky lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Koso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nevsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nevsky working aggressively here.
Koso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nevsky pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koso pushes Nevsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Nevsky to work.
Nevsky with a knee to the head.
It looks like Speva Koso has been cut.
Nevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nevsky fails to land.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nevsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
A hook to the body from Nevsky.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso presses Nevsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Koso working aggressively here.
Nevsky misses with some punches.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Nevsky controls the action.
Nevsky scores a nice knee to the body.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koso stalling in the clinch but Nevsky improves position.
Nevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Nevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Nevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso looking to stall.
Nevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso tries to stall but Nevsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nevsky pushes Koso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koso is keeping busy.
Koso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nevsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Speva Koso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Nevsky lands a right hook to the body.
Nevsky looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nevsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso throws a lazy right hand but Nevsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nevsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso instigates a clinch.
Nevsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koso.
A knee to the head by Nevsky.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Nevsky controls the action.
Koso takes a shot to the head.
Koso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nevsky is keeping busy.
Nevsky tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Nevsky back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nevsky lands with a left to the head.
Koso is leaning against Nevsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Koso.
Nevsky scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Still in the clinch, Koso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koso drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koso looking for subs off his back but Nevsky has passed one foot through into half guard.
Koso looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky is thwarting Koso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky stalling.
Koso gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to control but Koso is working from the bottom.
Koso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koso is on top in guard.
Koso passes Nevsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nevsky's head.
Koso wants to advance to full mount but Nevsky doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Koso preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koso lands a couple of digs.
Nevsky keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso throws a big elbow that misses.
Nevsky keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nevsky pulls Koso in close to prevent any damage.
Koso wants to control from the top but Nevsky keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Speva Koso just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Speva Koso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nevsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nevsky scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Nevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nevsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso throws a push kick but Nevsky slaps the foot to one side.
Nevsky throws out a powerful jab.
Koso connects with a single shot there.
Nevsky works Koso's body with a nice hook.
Nevsky throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koso tries to clinch but Nevsky is having none of it.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nevsky. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso misses with a body shot.
Nevsky blocks a low kick nicely.
Nevsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Nevsky half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nevsky doesn't seem phased though.
Koso clobbers Nevsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koso lands a jab.
Koso defending well as Nevsky loads up on a big left hand.
Koso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nevsky doesn't seem phased though.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nevsky manages to avoid it.
Nevsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nevsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Nevsky is out of range.
Koso takes a swing at Nevsky's ribcage but misses.
Nevsky scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
Koso has closed the distance and engaged Nevsky in a clinch.
Koso tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koso.
Koso gets through Nevsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Nevsky.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Nevsky.
Koso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky stalling in the clinch but Koso improves position.
Nevsky works on Koso's body with a couple of short punches.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Koso.
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso misses with some punches.
Koso is leaning against Nevsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevskys head.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
The referee calls for Koso to work.
Nevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Koso trying to control the position but instead, Nevsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koso into the cage.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky with a knee to the head.
Koso is rocked!
Koso tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nevsky.
Nevsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevsky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Nevsky.
Koso is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevsky finish him?
Nevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso seems to have recovered his senses.
Nevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nevsky.
A right hook to the body lands for Nevsky.
Koso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nevsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nevsky lands an uppercut.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Koso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Speva Koso's cut.
That's time! Nevsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Koso jabs Nevsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nevsky misses with a straight left.
Koso lands a really nice looking cross but Nevsky seems unphased.
Nevsky throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koso.
Koso moves out of range as Nevsky strikes.
Koso with a jab.
Koso throws a leg kick but Nevsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nevsky lands a two punch combo.
Koso tries to move into range but Nevsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Nevsky off balance momentarily.
Koso feints and then cracks Nevsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nevsky down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevsky moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nevsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koso. That one must have hurt.
Nevsky cracks Koso with a good jab.
Koso tries to clinch up.
Koso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nevsky fails to land.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koso.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but Koso blocks with his arms.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is trying to stall.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Koso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nevsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevsky missing with knees to the body.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nevsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koso is trying to maintain a safe position but Nevsky gets an underhook and turns Koso into the cage.
Koso slowing the pace effectively.
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
Koso tries a body shot but Nevsky blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koso.
Nevsky lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Koso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Koso.
Koso tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nevsky is working Koso over against the cage.
Nevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Nevsky avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koso works on Nevsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Koso scores with a hook to the body.
Koso lands a right hand.
Nevsky stops a takedown attempt from Koso.
Koso gets through Nevsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Koso - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Koso on the inside.
Koso lands with a light punch inside.
Koso tries a body shot but Nevsky blocks it.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nevsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Nevsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koso.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koso wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky'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.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Koso lands a left hand.
Nevsky slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Nevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Koso is blocking nicely.
Koso wants to stall.
Nevsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 2377 p4p, 302 weight class) and Seth Sexton (ranked 2767 p4p, 345 weight class). Sexton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
Sexton takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sexton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nilsen fails to pull guard.
Sexton can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Sexton throws a head punch that misses.
Sexton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sexton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sexton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen goes for a takedown attempt but Sexton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sexton slaps away a takedown attempt from Nilsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sexton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen drops back looking for a leg! Sexton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sexton manages to kick Nilsen off! Nilsen jumps back into Sexton's guard.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sexton wants to sweep but no luck.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.
Sexton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sexton keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
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.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Sexton.
We've been hearing good reports from Nilsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sexton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilsen's guard.
Nilsen 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.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Nilsen managing to control the position.
Sexton won't allow Nilsen to sweep him here.
Sexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nilsen keeping full guard, as Sexton tries to pass.
Nilsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sexton's guard.
Sexton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nilsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sexton wants to get back to full guard.
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sexton tries to roll over but Nilsen keeps him under control.
Sexton keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nilsen wants to control but Sexton is keeping him busy.
Sexton won't allow Nilsen to pass to mount.
Sexton is looking for a sweep. Nilsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sexton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sexton.
Nilsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sexton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexton is looking for a triangle but Nilsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nilsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sexton manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nilsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sextons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nilsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexton can do to turn this around?
Sexton takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nilsen rushes Sexton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sexton works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Sexton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nilsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sexton working aggressively here.
Nilsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nilsen has picked Sexton up - he's going for a ride! Nilsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Sexton is defending well.
Nilsen passes to side control.
Sexton is looking to regain half guard here but Nilsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Sexton is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Sexton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton wants to improve his position but Nilsen is controlling well.
Sexton makes his way to full guard, as Nilsen worked for a kimura.
Dennis Nilsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sexton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sexton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nilsen passes Sexton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nilsen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nilsen looking to isolate an arm here. Sexton doesn't see it coming and as Nilsen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nilsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Nilsen!
Dennis Nilsen is the new middleweight champion!
Dennis Nilsen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
Seth Sexton spoke after the fight, saying 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregor (ranked 2918 p4p, 298 weight class) and Mircea Lucarescu (ranked 1575 p4p, 178 weight class). Connor McGregor had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mircea Lucarescu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Lucarescu against the cage.
Lucarescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor keeps control of Lucarescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucarescu is defending well for now.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Lucarescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries a body shot but Lucarescu blocks it.
Lucarescu manages to break the clinch.
Lucarescu throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Lucarescu looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Lucarescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor prevents Lucarescu from breaking the clinch.
Lucarescu breaks the clinch.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lucarescu connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor takes one on the button.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Lucarescu keeps it at a distance.
Lucarescu lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucarescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucarescu punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mircea Lucarescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucarescu circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor closes the distance but Lucarescu moves to the side
enabling Lucarescu to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucarescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucarescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Lucarescu moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses.
Lucarescu misses with an uppercut.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucarescu misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Nice cross by Lucarescu.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucarescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucarescu throws out the jab.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucarescu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lucarescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucarescu checks a low kick from McGregor.
Lucarescu takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Lucarescu lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lucarescu. Beautiful body shot.
Lucarescu throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Lucarescu moved away.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Lucarescu is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGregor.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor throws a jab when Lucarescu was well out of range.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lucarescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Lucarescu manages to break the clinch.
McGregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucarescu.
Danga de danga de dang - Lucarescu scores with a four punch combination!
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Lucarescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Lucarescu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucarescu moves away.
Lucarescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Lucarescu dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor is looking to wear down Lucarescu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch but Lucarescu is having none of it.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucarescu misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Lucarescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Lucarescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Lucarescu avoids it well.
Lucarescu looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucarescu throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Lucarescu lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucarescu keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Lucarescu. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucarescu! But no joy.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucarescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor throws a head kick but Lucarescu moves out of range.
Lucarescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucarescu circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor tries to move into range but Lucarescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucarescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucarescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucarescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lucarescu counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Lucarescu.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.
McGregor takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucarescu's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucarescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
McGregor takes one on the button.
McGregor wants to clinch
and Lucarescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Lucarescu counters with a straight right hand.
Lucarescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Lucarescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lucarescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucarescu connects with a body shot.
Lucarescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucarescu. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Lucarescu looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Lucarescu just gets out of the way.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucarescu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
Lucarescu scores with a body shot.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucarescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucarescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu misses with a left hand
and McGregor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor has Lucarescu pressed against the cage, preventing Lucarescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucarescu wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
Lucarescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor throws a head kick but Lucarescu moves out of range.
McGregor wants to clinch but Lucarescu slips to the side
and Lucarescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lucarescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Lucarescu circles away.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucarescu misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor moves forwards but Lucarescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Lucarescu.
A jab from Lucarescu finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
Lucarescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor cracks Lucarescu with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Lucarescu - just one landing.
McGregor rushes Lucarescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Lucarescu blocks it.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lucarescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lucarescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucarescu wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucarescu is defending well for now.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucarescu is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
Lucarescu is trying to break free.
Lucarescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lucarescu is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Lucarescu managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucarescu can't break the clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Lucarescu blocks with his arms.
Lucarescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucarescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
Lucarescu can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lucarescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucarescu working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Lucarescu wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
Lucarescu takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Lucarescu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu manages to break the clinch.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Lucarescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Lucarescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucarescu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mircea Lucarescu!
Mircea Lucarescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 1805 p4p, 239 weight class) and Dave Schultz (ranked 2966 p4p, 367 weight class). Jonny Le Pizon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Le Pizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz thows a body kick. Le Pizon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Le Pizon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schultz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le Pizon has his takedown stuffed
and Schultz counters with a three punch combo that has Le Pizon backing up. Le Pizon nods at Schultz to acknowledge the strikes.
Le Pizon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Le Pizon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schultz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Le Pizon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jonny Le Pizon has been cut.
Le Pizon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz lands a big head kick that sends Le Pizon tumbling to the mat! Schultz takes a step backwards and waves Le Pizon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Le Pizon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pizon loses concentration momentarily and Schultz pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Le Pizon crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Schultz finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Schultz!
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