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OFC 398: Genesis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 1942 p4p, 280 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 2513 p4p, 345 weight class). Coleman comes into the arena with I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Punchy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punchy circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Coleman.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Punchy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Punchy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
A quick step to the side and Coleman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punchy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchy.
Punchy looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
Punchy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Jab from Punchy.
A lazy left from Punchy finds it's target.
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Punchy moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Coleman coming out on top.
Punchy clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Punchy slips under a jab.
Punchy throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Punchy misses with a looping left.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchy.
Punchy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchy gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Punchy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Punchy is having none of it.
Punchy throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Punchy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Punchy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punchy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman stuns Punchy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Coleman there.
Coleman lands an overhand right.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punchy.
Coleman connects with a crisp jab.
Punchy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punchy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy gets a takedown into half guard.
Punchy is controlling the pace.
Coleman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punchy.
Punchy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coleman's head.
Punchy 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.
Coleman has one foot on Punchy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punchy counters with a nice body kick.
Punchy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punchy digs a right hand underneath Coleman's ribcage. Coleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Punchy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Punchy digs a right hand into Coleman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coleman's gas tank.
Punchy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Greg Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Punchy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman.
Punchy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Punchy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman throws a body punch but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punchy!
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Coleman tries to bum rush Punchy with a series of wild strikes but Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punchy shoots in and drives through. Coleman sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a low kick but Punchy avoids it.
Punchy instigates a clinch.
Punchy struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Punchy blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Punchy tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Punchy back against the cage.
Punchy wants to break free but Coleman has control.
Punchy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman misses with a combination
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
Punchy loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Punchy throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a big head kick but Punchy shrugs it off.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Punchy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman momentarily.
Punchy gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy tries for a kimura but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman parries the strikes from Punchy easily there. Punchy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coleman to escape.
Punchy happy to just control the position for now.
Punchy is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punchy happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Punchy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Punchy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Punchy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Coleman pushes Punchy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Punchy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Punchy working the strikes but Coleman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Punchy wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
Punchy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman is looking to escape.
Punchy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Punchy prevents Coleman from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Punchy goes for a double leg but Coleman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coleman continues to drive forward.
Punchy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Punchy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Punchy does it's job there.
Greg Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Punchy.
Coleman works over Punchy's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Coleman.
Greg Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchy.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Punchy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Punchy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
A jab from Punchy misses.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchy looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Punchy throws a combination. Coleman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coleman misses with a combination
and Punchy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coleman tries to move into range but Punchy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punchy connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punchy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman throws a head kick that Punchy semi-blocks.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Coleman moves out of range as Punchy strikes.
Punchy gets the takedown into side control.
Coleman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Punchy.
Punchy scores with punches from side control.
Coleman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is not content to let Punchy control the position.
Punchy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Coleman dodges the ground and pound from Punchy.
Punchy grinds an elbow into Coleman's temple.
Punchy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Punchy trying to control the position but Coleman is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy laying and praying for a moment but Coleman takes advantage and regains half guard.
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. Punchy connects with a nice short shot to Coleman's temple.
Punchy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman is not content to let Punchy control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trent Punchy.
I think Punchy 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Trent Punchy!
After the big win, Trent Punchy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1601 p4p, 205 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 2223 p4p, 276 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stefanovic defends it nicely.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stefanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
We've been informed that Carter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like John Carter has been cut.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Alex Stefanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up John Carter's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter pulls guard effortlessly.
Stefanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stefanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanovic wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carter is trying to control the position but Stefanovic postures up.
Stefanovic content to stall in guard here.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Stefanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carter is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stefanovic has his hands clasped together but Carter extends and breaks Stefanovic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Carter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Carter!
A relieved looking John Carter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badou Baha (ranked 1724 p4p, 253 weight class) and Bradford Forbes (ranked 3241 p4p, 423 weight class). Baha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vegedream. Badou Baha has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Badou Baha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bradford Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes shoots in and gets a takedown into Baha's guard.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Baha keeps moving.
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baha!
Forbes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Forbes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
Baha wants to get back to his feet.
Baha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forbes wants to control but Baha is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
Forbes is staying active underneath Baha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Forbes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baha pulls his head out easily.
Forbes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Baha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes tries to lock up and control but Baha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Forbes tries to buck Baha off but he can't manage it.
Forbes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Forbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forbes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baha pulls his head out easily.
Forbes moves into full guard.
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.
Forbes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baha defends well.
Baha wants to pass the guard but Forbes is keeping the position.
Forbes is looking for a triangle but Baha pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forbes wants to sweep here but Baha controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradford Forbes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes jabs Baha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Forbes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baha under the eye.
Forbes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Baha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baha ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
A little feinted left hand from Baha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baha.
It looked like Baha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Forbes walks into a left hand.
Baha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baha.
A big left from Baha misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baha misses with a double jab.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baha tries a head kick but it misses.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Baha to counter with a crisp jab.
Baha throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes throws a series of strikes that have Baha backpedaling.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Forbes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Baha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baha.
Baha is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Forbes throws a hook but Baha avoids it easily.
Baha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baha slips under a jab.
Forbes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Forbes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forbes slips a straight right by Baha.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baha throws a body kick that misses.
Forbes feints the counter takedown.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Baha misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Baha staying out of range there.
Forbes tests Baha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forbes.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Baha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forbes scores with a punch to the head.
Forbes shoots in and drives through. Baha sprawls well.
Forbes connects with a single shot there.
Forbes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Baha throws out a loose jab but Forbes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes connects with a body shot that sends Baha's belly button to the back.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baha manages to avoid it.
Forbes scores with a jab. Baha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes slips a jab from Baha.
Forbes moves out of range as Baha strikes.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baha misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha misses with an uppercut
and Forbes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baha throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baha to score with a decent uppercut.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
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 Badou Baha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Forbes slips the punch.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forbes lands with a good body shot.
Forbes connects with a single shot there.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
A jab lands there for Baha.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baha throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baha slips a jab from Forbes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Forbes lands.
Forbes misses with a left hand
and Baha counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Baha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Baha throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baha misses with a left hand
and Forbes counters with a single leg into guard. Baha didn't expect that.
Forbes stays in close to Baha's body and controls the position.
Forbes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baha dives on top into guard.
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baha defends it easily.
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baha passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes can't do much from the bottom here.
Baha wants to stand but Forbes is controlling his arm.
Forbes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes is trying is best to control the position here.
Baha is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Forbes manages to get to full guard.
Forbes has his foot on Baha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baha works his way back into a safe position though.
Forbes looking for a guillotine here but Baha defends easily.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forbes on the ground.
Forbes pushes a forearm under Baha's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Baha is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradford Forbes!
A victorious Bradford Forbes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Badou Baha spoke after the fight, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 923 p4p, 109 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1342 p4p, 160 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Denke.
Denke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arias to score with a decent uppercut.
Denke throws a leg kick but Arias sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Denke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Arias tries to clinch up but Denke circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Denke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arias throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arias walks into a straight right hand from Denke.
Arias looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Arias throws a shot from downtown. Denke moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arias tries to clinch there but Denke circles away.
Arias scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denke. Denke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denke counters by moving into the clinch.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias lands a nice uppercut.
Denke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Arias has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Arias uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Arias.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arias's elbow.
Arias dodges an elbow strike from Denke.
Arias misses with some punches.
Arias jumps guard but Denke stands there with Arias around his waist. Arias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arias.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arias tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Arias back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arias.
Arias prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Denke lands a shot to the body.
Arias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Denke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arias can turn it around.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Arias's ribcage. Arias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Arias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Arias.
Arias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arias lands with a right to the head.
Arias tries to pull guard but Denke won't allow it.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Arias avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arias tries to pull guard but Denke won't allow it.
Denke cracks Arias with a nice body shot.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arias.
Denke tries to work over Arias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arias takes an elbow to the temple.
Denke is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Arias improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses.
Arias scores with a shoulder strike.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arias controlling the action here for a moment.
Arias ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arias no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Denke stands up from Arias's guard - Denke perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arias cracks Denke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denke's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Arias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arias clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arias.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arias as Denke tries to tie him up.
Denke throws an elbow but it misses.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Arias pulls guard successfully.
Denke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denke has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
Denke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Arias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Denke.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arias moves away.
Arias throws a big counter head kick but Denke avoids it with no problem.
Denke wants to slow Arias down by chopping away at his legs.
Arias wants to clinch but Denke slips to the side
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arias, as that shot connected.
Denke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arias. Arias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arias is rocked!
Arias with a poor takedown
and Denke counters with a big left hand that crumples Arias! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
A very excited looking Karl Denke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Turner (ranked 810 p4p, 96 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 697 p4p, 85 weight class). Ben Turner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Haack's chin.
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haack moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haack moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Haack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Haack had a free shot at his head there.
Turner slips a straight right by Haack.
Turner 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.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Haack misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Haack had a free shot at his head there.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner connects with a jab.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Good shot there by Haack.
Turner avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Haack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Haack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Turner avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haack slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Haack misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner pushes Haack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack prevents a body shot from Turner.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haack.
Haack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Haack misses with a knee to the head.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Haack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haack pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to 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!
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Haack.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haack.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Haack is rocked!
Haack looks winded!
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Haack can't break the clinch.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Haack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haack is trying to stall.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haack misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Haack throws a right hand that misses
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Haack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Haack's belly button to the back.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Haack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack lands a head shot.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Haack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack blocks a jab.
No joy there for Haack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Haack.
Haack lands with a good body shot.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Haack blocks a leg kick.
Haack staying out of range there.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Turner.
Nice straight punches there by Haack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack misses with some punches.
Haack breaks from the clinch.
Haack lands with a shot to the body.
Haack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Turner pushes Haack away with a front kick.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haack!
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Haack.
Turner takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Haack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Haack misses.
Haack might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
It seemed like Haack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Haack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Haack slips under a jab.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner dominated that second 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!
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Haack off the cage and back into range.
Turner clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Haack scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haack.
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack digs a good hook to Turner's body.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Haack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haack.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Haack with an uppercut!
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Haack stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner throws a body kick that misses
and Haack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Turner lands a left and a right that send Haack crashing to the mat, dazed. Turner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Turner.
It seemed like Haack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Haack. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Haack to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Turner wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Haack has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands a head kick. Turner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Turner feints and then cracks Haack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haack down.
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Haack avoided it.
Turner is looking to clinch but Haack is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haack throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner blocks a head kick by Haack.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Haack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Haack misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a leg kick.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
Ben Turner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Jeffries (ranked 835 p4p, 112 weight class) and Sea Level Cain (ranked 871 p4p, 116 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sea Level Cain!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffries throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeffries getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Sea Level Cain has been cut.
Jeffries has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cain.
Jeffries throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jeffries scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries .
Cain jumps guard and drags Jeffries to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cain trying to control the position here.
Jeffries controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Jeffries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cain keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Jeffries seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain with a hook.
Earl Jeffries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Earl Jeffries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Cain misses.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Jeffries takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain connects with a jab.
Jeffries scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a head kick but Jeffries moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jeffries tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Jeffries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeffries feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cain sprawling to the canvas! Cain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jeffries finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain moves away from the strike by Jeffries .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cain! But no joy.
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Jeffries gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeffries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeffries on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeffries gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Jeffries tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Cain is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Jeffries buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Jeffries !! Jeffries is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Cain throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sea Level Cain!
During a confident post fight interview, Sea Level Cain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michail Podolski (ranked 572 p4p, 66 weight class) and Aldo Barbados (ranked 960 p4p, 102 weight class). Podolski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Last Ride. Barbados is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What's It All For. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Podolski.
Barbados missing with a left hand there. Podolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Podolski misses its intended target.
Barbados unleashes a big counter combination but Podolski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Podolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Podolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Podolski lands a right hook to the body.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Podolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Barbados sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbados takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbados throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Barbados sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. Barbados was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Barbados is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski misses with a straight right.
Barbados moves away from the strike by Podolski.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Donk. Podolski catches Barbados right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Podolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbados has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbados and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbados throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Podolski wants to slow Barbados down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbados keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Barbados checks a low kick from Podolski.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Podolski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Podolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbados ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados throws a front kick that sends Podolski stumbling back into the cage.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbados misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Podolski.
Podolski scores with the left hand. Barbados knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbados cracks Podolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Podolski throws a low kick, looking for Barbados's leg but Barbados calmly moves out of range.
Barbados uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski jabs at Barbados's body.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Barbados fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Barbados swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Podolski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski tries to clinch but Barbados moves away
and Barbados counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Podolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbados takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Podolski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Podolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Barbados's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Barbados backs away, Podolski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Podolski lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Podolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Podolski.
Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Podolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Podolski misses.
Podolski lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbados's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbados scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Podolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Podolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Podolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbados looks to land a body kick but Podolski moved away.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Podolski.
Barbados is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Podolski with a body shot.
Podolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbados looks for the body kick but Podolski saw that one coming.
Barbados's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Podolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski thuds his right hand into Barbados's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Podolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbados throws a left and a right that both miss
and Podolski moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Podolski as the two fighters clinch.
Podolski misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski works on Barbados's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbados prevents a body shot from Podolski.
Podolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbados can do to turn this around?
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Podolski misses with a body punch.
Podolski tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Podolski back against the cage.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Podolski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbados.
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Podolski lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Podolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbados backwards.
Barbados tries to break free but Podolski pushes him back against the cage.
Barbados blocks a body shot from Podolski.
Podolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Podolski as the two fighters clinch.
Podolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbados's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbados swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Podolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbados. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Podolski.
Podolski takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Podolski. Beautiful body shot.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbados gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Podolski lands a nice shot that snaps Barbados's head back.
Podolski lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbados off the cage and back into range.
Barbados doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Podolski cracks a nice hook into Barbados's ribs.
Podolski has closed the distance and engaged Barbados in a clinch.
Podolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Podolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Podolski tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Podolski back against the cage.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Podolski lands a right hand.
Podolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Podolski lands a left hand.
Barbados wants to get back to striking at distance but Podolski won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Podolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Podolski.
Podolski lands with a right to the head.
Michail Podolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Podolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski lands a nice uppercut.
Barbados blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbados blocks an uppercut.
Podolski cracks Barbados with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Podolski - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Podolski.
Barbados is breathing heavily.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Podolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbados backwards.
Podolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Podolski fails to land.
Podolski keeps control of Barbados as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Podolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podolski lands with a right to the head.
Barbados prevents a body shot from Podolski.
Barbados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Podolski catches Barbados right on the button with a cross.
Michail Podolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Podolski swings for the body but Barbados moves out of range.
Podolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbados swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Podolski misses.
Barbados takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Podolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbados tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbados takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
That's time! Podolski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Podolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Podolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbados's head.
Podolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Podolski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarbados.
Podolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Podolski catches Barbados with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbados tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Podolski misses its intended target.
Barbados lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Podolski throws out a loose jab but Barbados uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbados raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Podolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados moves out of range of the leg kick from Podolski.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Podolski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Podolski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbados.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Barbados does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski darts in trying to clinch
and Barbados counters with a nice body shot.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbados.
Podolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Barbados counter with a right hand.
Podolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbados.
Podolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Podolski counter with a right hand.
Barbados walks into a jab.
Podolski forces Barbados back against the cage and clinches.
Barbados tries to break free but Podolski pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbados is trying to push Podolski away but Podolski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Podolski is controlling him.
Podolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbados has had enough of the clinch but Podolski keeps him there for the moment.
Podolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Podolski is controlling him.
Podolski pushes Barbados back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Podolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbados wants to break the clinch but can't.
Podolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbados.
Barbados is trying to break free.
Barbados is trying to push Podolski away but Podolski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Podolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Podolski.
Barbados blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski is leaning against Barbados and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbados takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Podolski tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
Podolski lands a nice uppercut.
Barbados wants to get back to striking at distance but Podolski won't allow it.
Podolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbados uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Podolski.
Podolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Podolski has the dominant position.
Barbados wants to get back to striking at distance but Podolski won't allow it.
Barbados wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Podolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbados is looking to break free of the clinch but Podolski has double underhooks.
Podolski works on Barbados's body with a couple of short punches.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Podolski back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados blocks a body shot from Podolski.
Podolski tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
Barbados breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbados has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Podolski scores with a punch to the head.
Podolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbados throws a right and a left that Podolski avoids nicely.
Podolski lands a body shot.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Podolski moves out of range easily.
Podolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Barbados misses its intended target.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Podolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbados's sensitive parts.
Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Podolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Podolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Podolski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
Our winner, Michail Podolski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 137 p4p, 13 weight class) and Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 401 p4p, 46 weight class). Zhai comes into the arena with Sampans blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
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155 lbs
37 - 12 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Kapaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Kapaldi finds it's target.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhai misses its target.
Zhai misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Zhai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
A head kick misses from Kapaldi.
Zhai throws a push kick but Kapaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Kapaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapaldi missing with a left hand there. Zhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Zhai looks to land a right hand but Kapaldi moved out of range.
Kapaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Kapaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Kapaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kapaldi's calf.
Zhai lands a front kick.
Kapaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Zhai moved away.
Kapaldi tried to score with a low kick but Zhai checks it.
Zhai tries to clinch there but Kapaldi circles away.
Kapaldi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Zhai misses.
Zhai backing away here, and Kapaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kapaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kapaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
A cross from Zhai lands.
Zhai blocks the body kick.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapaldi misses with a straight left.
Zhai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Zhai moved away.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Kapaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhai is looking to slow Kapaldi down with leg kicks.
Zhai tests Kapaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kapaldi lands a jab to Zhai's midsection.
Zhai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kapaldi. That one must have hurt.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for Kapaldi's leg but Kapaldi calmly moves out of range.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Zhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kapaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhai misses with a hook
and Kapaldi counters with a good, hard body kick but Zhai shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kapaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a good low kick that Kapaldi was not able to check.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Zhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kapaldi.
Nice shot lands for Zhai.
Zhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi jabs Zhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Zhai tries to work over Kapaldi's front leg with a kick but Kapaldi checks it.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zhai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Kapaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapaldi's head.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai scores with a nice strike.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Kapaldi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai slips a jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi staying out of range there.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Zhai misses
and Kapaldi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zhai really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhai.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Kapaldi moved away.
Kapaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kapaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zhai rather than just go for the knockout.
Zhai thumps Kapaldi with a low kick.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kapaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhai lands a leg kick that knocks Kapaldi off balance momentarily.
Zhai scores with the left hand. Kapaldi knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhai throws a leg kick that misses.
Kapaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut.
Kapaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhai lands a high kick!
Kapaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kapaldi throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Kapaldi misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Kapaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai walks into a straight right hand from Kapaldi.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi clobbers Zhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kapaldi cracks Zhai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kapaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kapaldi misses with a looping left.
Zhai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhai clobbers Kapaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Zhai moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi defending well as Zhai loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai stuns Kapaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapaldi jabs at Zhai's body.
Kapaldi swings widly with a right hand
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapaldi loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Kapaldi wants to land a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kapaldi 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.
Zhai throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Zhai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kapaldi doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhai counters with a good, hard body kick but Kapaldi shrugs it off.
Kapaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Zhai.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kapaldi misses with a straight left.
Zhai throwing a counter right hand but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Zhai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhai swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhai cracks Kapaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhai feints and then cracks Kapaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kapaldi down.
Zhai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Zhai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kapaldi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Zhai saw that one coming.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Zhai jabs at Kapaldi's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapaldi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Kapaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kapaldi misses with the body kick
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai with a hook.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi lands with an overhand left.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Kapaldi moved away.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kapaldi's head.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kapaldi tries to land a body kick
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Zhai finds it's target.
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!
Kapaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Zhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lands a slapping body shot.
Zhai digs a good body shot into Kapaldi's ribs.
Zhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Kapaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
A jab from Kapaldi finds it's way through Zhai's defenses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhai.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Kapaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kapaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Kapaldi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kapaldi throws out a powerful jab.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Kapaldi avoids it.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Zhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kapaldi's calf.
Zhai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapaldi under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Zhai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kapaldi does it's job there.
Kapaldi lands a head shot.
Zhai tries a low kick but Kapaldi avoids it.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kapaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Kapaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Zhai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhai should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhai, right into the meat.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Zhai.
Zhai lands a jab to Kapaldi's midsection.
Zhai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kapaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kapaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Kapaldi misses.
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!
Kapaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kapaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Zhai misses.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kapaldi throws a push kick but Zhai slaps the foot to one side.
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kapaldi's shoulder, as Kapaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kapaldi's calf.
Kapaldi moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi throws the kick towards the body but Zhai avoids it.
Zhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Zhai backs off Kapaldi throws a huge counter combo but Zhai manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
A relieved looking Zang Zhai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 740 p4p, 114 weight class) and Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 493 p4p, 78 weight class). Skovgaard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Second Reality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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187 cm
31
210 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Skovgaard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skovgaard defends it nicely.
Skovgaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skovgaard loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
Skovgaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
MacLeod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skovgaard throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod misses with a takedown
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Skovgaard.
MacLeod moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
Skovgaard gets caught flat footed, as MacLeod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacLeod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacLeod throws a big right hand that misses.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
MacLeod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard is pulling down on MacLeod's head to control his posture.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position but MacLeod postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacLeod's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skovgaard is aware though and is defending well.
MacLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skovgaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is pulling down on Skovgaard's head to control his posture.
MacLeod is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up.
MacLeod has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacLeod is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skovgaard defends well.
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.
Skovgaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skovgaard has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skovgaard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skovgaard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skovgaard is pressing down on MacLeod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacLeod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skovgaard keeping full guard, as MacLeod tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod chips away with some ground and pound.
MacLeod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skovgaard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skovgaard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skovgaard!
MacLeod is looking for a sweep.
Skovgaard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacLeod struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to buck Skovgaard off but Skovgaard is having none of it.
MacLeod is working hard here to advance position.
Skovgaard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacLeod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face as Skovgaard controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is looking for a sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skovgaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod fails to land the takedown.
MacLeod shoots in but Skovgaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a takedown into Skovgaard's guard.
Connor MacLeod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacLeod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skovgaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLeod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacLeod throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacLeod's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skovgaard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skovgaard as he jumps to the side.
Skovgaard throws a big counter head kick but MacLeod avoids it with no problem.
Skovgaard gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Skovgaard manages to retain guard.
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skovgaard seems keen to control MacLeod's posture.
MacLeod is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skovgaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skovgaard has escaped and now he's on top!
MacLeod has his foot on Skovgaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skovgaard works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skovgaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod controls Skovgaard momentarily but Skovgaard frees himself.
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skovgaard advances position into side control!
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod tries to bench press Skovgaard off him but Skovgaard keeps the position.
That's two 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.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacLeod tries to buck Skovgaard off but Skovgaard is having none of it.
MacLeod is trying to control Skovgaard's posture but Skovgaard avoids it.
MacLeod is letting Skovgaard control him for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacLeod checks it well.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Skovgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Skovgaard, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skovgaard stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skovgaard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Skovgaard throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
A lazy left from Skovgaard finds it's target.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the body
and Skovgaard counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacLeod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick that knocks MacLeod off balance momentarily.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the head.
Skovgaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skovgaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skovgaard 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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