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Trash Fights 16(205 structure) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 2568 p4p, 342 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 4810 p4p, 510 weight class). 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
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovs dives in and scores a takedown into Golem's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovs trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golem keeping full guard, as Petrovs tries to pass.
Petrovs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrovs is trying to get an arm triangle but Golem is defending well.
Petrovs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrovs controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrovs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrovs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrovs taking a break here but Golem is having none of it and regains half guard.
Petrovs tries to pass to full mount but Golem defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem makes his way to full guard, as Petrovs worked for a kimura.
Golem wants to get back to his feet but Petrovs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Golem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrovs tries to free his leg and advance position but Golem is retaining full guard.
Petrovs trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Petrovs.
Golem stops Petrovs from passing to mount.
Petrovs moves into full mount!
Petrovs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Golem is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Golem and Petrovs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Golem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrovs but great work by Golem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaspars Petrovs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Golem swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrovs.
Golem looks to land a combination but Petrovs avoids it well.
Golem stuffs the takedown.
Golem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrovs scores with a takedown into Golem's guard.
Golem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrovs is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
Petrovs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Golem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Golem has escaped and now he's on top!
Golem throwing strikes but missing.
Golem chips away with some ground and pound.
Golem distracts Petrovs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Golem connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrovs trying to control the position.
Golem postures up in Petrovs's guard and throws a big left but Petrovs blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Golem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrovs wants to stand up but Golem is controlling him.
Golem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrovs's head.
Golem throws an elbow that misses. Petrovs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Golem's guard. Nice move by Petrovs!
Golem has a closed guard, preventing Petrovs from standing up.
Petrovs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Golem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Golem has escaped and now he's on top!
Golem postures up in Petrovs's guard and throws a big left but Petrovs blocks it.
Petrovs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovs can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem throwing strikes from guard but Petrovs blocks nicely.
Emet Golem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Golem 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.
Golem throws an elbow that misses. Petrovs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Golem's guard. Nice move by Petrovs!
Petrovs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Golem is pulling down on Petrovs's head to control his posture.
Petrovs has gone for a leg lock! Golem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrovs's guard.
Golem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golem throws a big elbow that misses.
Golem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrovs trying to keep a closed guard but Golem is proving a slippery customer.
Golem throws an elbow that misses. Petrovs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Golem's guard. Nice move by Petrovs!
Golem keeping full guard, as Petrovs tries to pass.
Petrovs wants to get up but he can't break Golem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovs looking to pass the guard.
Petrovs has gone for a leg lock! Golem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrovs's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emet Golem dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Golem throws a sloppy head kick and Petrovs moves out of range easily.
Petrovs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golem's waist but Golem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovs off to one side.
Petrovs fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Golem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golem throws a series of punches but Petrovs moves out of range.
Petrovs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golem pinned against the cage. Golem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emet Golem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaspars Petrovs.
Petrovs moves in looking to clinch but Golem pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Golem misses.
Petrovs checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs doesn't manage to clinch there - Golem circles away.
Golem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrovs moves out of range as Golem throws a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrovs.
Golem is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Golem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrovs gets a clinch.
Petrovs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golem is defending well for now.
Golem working aggressively here.
Petrovs blocks a body shot from Golem.
Petrovs lands a nice knee to the body.
Petrovs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrovs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petrovs lands a knee to the body.
Petrovs breaks from the clinch.
Emet Golem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrovs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petrovs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrovs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrovs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golem has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs decides to stand back up. Petrovs steps back and let's Golem get back to his feet.
Petrovs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Golem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrovs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Petrovs dives in and grabs Golem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golem pushes down on Petrovs's head and hops out.
Golem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golem sizes up Petrovs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golem lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Golem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrovs's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golem defends it nicely.
Golem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golem misses with a head kick.
Petrovs tries to counter with a clinch but Golem shakes him off and moves away.
Petrovs shoots in for a takedown but Golem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovs tries to clinch up
and Golem counters with a straight right hand.
Petrovs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petrovs trying to mount his opponent but Golem defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emet Golem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Golem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emet Golem!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Emet Golem made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Syrowatka (ranked 3481 p4p, 429 weight class) and Greg Norman (ranked 2590 p4p, 344 weight class). Syrowatka comes to the cage accompanied by Slash - Nothing to Say. The crowd seem to be enjoying Norman's choice of entrance music: Blac Youngsta - Birthday. Artur Syrowatka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Syrowatka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Norman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Norman - just one landing.
A lazy left from Syrowatka finds it's target.
Syrowatka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norman scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Syrowatka blocks the leg kick.
Norman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norman cracks the inside of Syrowatka's front leg.
Norman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norman scores with a sloppy right hand. Syrowatka should have avoided that one.
Norman slips under a jab.
Greg Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Norman misses.
A good leg kick by Norman.
Syrowatka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norman lands with a slapping head kick.
Norman lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Syrowatka.
Norman cracks Syrowatka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syrowatka misses with the combination.
Syrowatka needs to keep his hands up - Norman had a free shot at his head there.
Norman lands a leg kick that knocks Syrowatka off balance momentarily.
Syrowatka lands with a straight right. Norman didn't see that one coming.
Norman lands with a straight right. Syrowatka didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norman misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syrowatka's hands.
Norman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a right hand that misses
and Norman counters with a body kick that stops Syrowatka in his tracks momentarily.
Syrowatka misses with a left hand
and Norman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a combination that misses
and Norman counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Norman!
A solid body kick from Norman.
Norman lands with an uppercut that bounces Syrowatka off the cage and back into range.
Syrowatka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
Syrowatka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Norman finds it's target.
Syrowatka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norman lands a head shot.
Syrowatka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norman can pounce on him.
Syrowatka throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Syrowatka misses
and Norman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norman fakes the leg kick and cracks Syrowatka in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norman, right into the meat.
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Syrowatka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syrowatka throws a combination that misses
and Norman counters with a good, hard body kick but Syrowatka shrugs it off.
Syrowatka is breathing heavily.
Syrowatka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Norman does it's job there.
Syrowatka is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Norman knocks Syrowatka out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Norman!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Norman 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juho Heikkinen (ranked 5405 p4p, 528 weight class) and Thiago Savatos (ranked 3829 p4p, 460 weight class). Heikkinen comes to the cage accompanied by Gimmie The Loot - By: Notorious BIG. Juho Heikkinen looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juho Heikkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Savatos!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savatos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heikkinen tries to avoid it but Savatos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heikkinen to the ground. Heikkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savatos fails with a takedown attempt.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Heikkinen leaves Savatos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Heikkinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juho Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Savatos.
Savatos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heikkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savatos somewhat.
Savatos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heikkinen as he jumps to the side.
Heikkinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savatos manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savatos dives in and grabs Heikkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heikkinen pushes down on Savatos's head and hops out.
Heikkinen cracks the inside of Savatos's front leg.
Savatos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heikkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savatos somewhat.
Savatos looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Heikkinen as Savatos shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heikkinen. Savatos shrugs it off though.
Heikkinen thumps Savatos with a low kick.
Heikkinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savatos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikkinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savatos's head.
Heikkinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heikkinen trying to control but Savatos is working from the bottom.
Heikkinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Heikkinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heikkinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heikkinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heikkinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savatos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heikkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heikkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Savatos keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savatos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heikkinen defends well and Savatos ends up having to push Heikkinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heikkinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Heikkinen is looking to slow Savatos down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heikkinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Savatos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heikkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savatos manages to get himself to full guard.
Savatos looking for a guillotine here but Heikkinen defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heikkinen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Savatos, up you get!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savatos enables Heikkinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savatos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Savatos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heikkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heikkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heikkinen is pushing down on Savatos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savatos is fighting to maintain full guard but Heikkinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is trying to work for a kimura but Savatos is defending well.
Heikkinen working the head and body with strikes.
Savatos is looking for a sweep. Heikkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heikkinen 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.
Savatos is looking to control Heikkinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savatos avoid being mounted?
We've been informed that Savatos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice strikes from Heikkinen there.
Heikkinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heikkinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savatos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savatos is staying active underneath Heikkinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heikkinen decides to return to a standing position.
Heikkinen feints and as Savatos raises his hands in defense, Heikkinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savatos is trying to keep Heikkinen in close.
Savatos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heikkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heikkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heikkinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savatos has his foot on Heikkinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heikkinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Heikkinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Heikkinen passes Savatos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savatos is looking for a sweep. Heikkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heikkinen winds up and cracks Savatos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Heikkinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heikkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Savatos with that takedown attempt.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heikkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heikkinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savatos did well to prevent Heikkinen getting side control.
Heikkinen is working for a kimura but Savatos is defending it quite comfortably.
Heikkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savatos can do to turn this around?
Heikkinen working Savatos over with strikes.
Heikkinen wants to pass to mount but Savatos is defending the position.
Savatos actively working from the bottom here.
Savatos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heikkinen pulls his head out easily.
Savatos is breathing heavily.
Savatos taking some punishment here, with Heikkinen in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savatos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savatos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heikkinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heikkinen 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.
Savatos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heikkinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heikkinen working over Savatos with some ground and pound. Savatos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heikkinen tries to pass to full mount but Savatos defends it.
Heikkinen is nestled in close to Savatos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savatos is rocked!
Heikkinen working over Savatos with some ground and pound. Savatos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savatos is still in real trouble! Can Heikkinen finish him?
Heikkinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savatos sees it coming and defends easily.
Heikkinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savatos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savatos actively working from the bottom here.
Savatos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heikkinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savatos trying to control from the bottom.
Heikkinen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Savatos is hurt! He's hurt bad - Heikkinen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Savatos from any more punishment! Congratulations to Heikkinen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juho Heikkinen!
An out of breath Juho Heikkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butcher (ranked 2462 p4p, 329 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 3780 p4p, 456 weight class). Butcher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Won't Back Down. Butcher has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Frank Dux has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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214 lbs
23 - 31 - 0 |
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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
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux misses with a hook.
Butcher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Dux 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.
Dux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Butcher tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Butcher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Butcher crumples to the floor! Dux milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bixby (ranked 1668 p4p, 242 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 2492 p4p, 334 weight class). Bixby has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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206 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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Bixby sprawls well.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac lands a nice shot that snaps Bixby's head back.
Kravac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Bixby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming.
Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kravac does it's job there.
Bixby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kravac finds it's way round the side to connect with Bixby's head.
Kravac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kravac drags the fight down to the ground.
Kravac is trying to keep Bixby in close.
Kravac is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bixby rolls with it to try and escape but Kravac cranks on the arm and Bixby is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 2110 p4p, 297 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1475 p4p, 218 weight class). Lombard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . This should be fireworks!
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lombard back to the cage. Goldberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard lands a jab.
Lombard throws a low kick but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Goldberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombard slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Goldberg seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg.
Lombard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldberg's head.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Lombard slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
Goldberg swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldberg.
Lombard lands with a kick to the temple. Goldberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lombard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lombard. Goldberg shrugs it off though.
Lombard throws the left hand but Goldberg avoids the punch easily.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Goldberg cracks Lombard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombard lands with a nice combination. Goldberg backs away looking to recover.
Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank Lombard!
Our winner, Hank Lombard, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 2930 p4p, 379 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 2954 p4p, 384 weight class). Dowiyogo comes to the cage accompanied by another life - kano. Richard Nixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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48
212 lbs
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192 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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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
48 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dowiyogo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Dowiyogo.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Dowiyogo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dowiyogo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon works the jab nicely.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Dowiyogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dowiyogo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Dowiyogo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowiyogo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooh!!! Nixon has knocked Dowiyogo down with a huge combo! Nixon steps away and waves a wobbly Dowiyogo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Dowiyogo misses
and Nixon counters with a nice right hand that sends Dowiyogo toppling to the canvas! Dowiyogo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nixon finish him?!
Dowiyogo is rocked!
Dowiyogo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Dowiyogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dowiyogo is breathing heavily.
Nixon throws a pinpoint strike between Dowiyogo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dowiyogo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nixon scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Nixon!
In his post fight interview, Richard Nixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 3287 p4p, 416 weight class) and Connor Mac Burns (ranked 1910 p4p, 271 weight class). Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: . Connor Mac Burns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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42
198 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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38
215 lbs
31 - 21 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlatko Zahovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Mac Burns!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahovic takes one on the button.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Zahovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zahovic looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Zahovic drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.
Zahovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zahovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns looking to control.
Zahovic distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zahovic is one step ahead there.
Burns pushes Zahovic off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Zahovic in a clinch.
Zahovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns cracks Zahovic with a nice body shot.
Zahovic 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.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Zahovic's ribcage. Zahovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zahovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Zlatko Zahovic has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Zahovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zahovic avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zahovic tightens his grip and picks Burns up, before dumping him to the ground. Burns manages to land in guard.
Zahovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Zahovic has moved into half guard.
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!
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns wants to sweep here but Zahovic controlling him for the moment.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Zahovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zahovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Zahovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Zahovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zahovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zahovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zahovic's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic fending off the submission attempt from Burns.
Burns working for a choke but Zahovic is defending well.
Burns working for the choke.
Zahovic is trying to get back to his feet but Burns has full control of the position and if anything, Zahovic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zahovic trying to control the action but Burns just sinks the hooks in.
Burns keeps control of the position easily here as Zahovic tries to buck him off.
Burns is looking for the choke from the back position but Zahovic is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zlatko Zahovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zahovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zahovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Zahovic was not able to check.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Zahovic.
Zahovic rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zahovic blocks a body shot from Burns.
Zahovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahovic prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Zahovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Zahovic lands a nice uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahovic's elbow.
Zahovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to drag Zahovic to the mat but Zahovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zahovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns tests Zahovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Zahovic.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Zahovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zahovic looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns with a jab.
Zlatko Zahovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic avoids the body shot from Burns.
It looked like Zahovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Zahovic moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Zahovic shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zahovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zahovic drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zahovic tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Zahovic stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Zahovic throws a head punch that misses.
Burns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zahovic prevents a body shot from Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zahovic managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zahovic blocks a body shot from Burns.
Zahovic is trying to stall.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zahovic is defending well.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zahovic prevents it.
Zlatko Zahovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mac Burns.
Zahovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zahovic wants to clinch.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zahovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zahovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zahovic has escaped and now he's on top!
Zahovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zlatko Zahovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zahovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad.
Zahovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns works Zahovic's body with a nice hook.
Zahovic wants to clinch but Burns slips to the side
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zahovic takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Zahovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zahovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zahovic clinches up against the cage.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zahovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zahovic avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Zahovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Zahovic controls the action.
Zahovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zahovic is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns can't get the takedown.
Zahovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zahovic jumps guard but Burns stands there with Zahovic around his waist. Zahovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Burns.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Burns.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zahovic.
Connor Mac Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zahovic stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Zahovic's head.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zahovic backwards.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zahovic or not.
Burns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zahovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Zahovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Zahovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zlatko Zahovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zahovic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zahovic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Connor Mac Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zahovic scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Zahovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zahovic tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Zahovic is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mac Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mac Burns!
A less than humble Connor Mac Burns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Noel (ranked 1674 p4p, 243 weight class) and Seth Sexton (ranked 2340 p4p, 321 weight class). Noel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the fat boys fat boys. Sexton has chosen I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
215 lbs
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31
202 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Sexton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt.
Sexton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noel.
Noel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sexton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noel scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noel.
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt
and Noel counters with a nice uppercut.
Noel misses with a looping right.
Sexton has his takedown stuffed
and Noel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chubby Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Sexton.
Noel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sexton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noel did well to prevent Sexton getting side control.
Sexton is just content to waste time from the top position. Noel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexton trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Sexton content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton won't allow Noel to sweep him here.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two 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.
Noel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sexton manages to avoid it.
Noel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Seth Sexton has been cut.
Noel throws a series of punches but Sexton avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sexton or perhaps it was just good defense by Noel, which made it look bad.
Noel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sexton doesn't seem bothered though.
Noel misses the shot to the body.
Sexton misses with a few strikes there.
Sexton throws a combination that misses
and Noel counters with a left and a right that stings Sexton.
Noel stuns Sexton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt.
Noel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sexton shoots in and drives through. Noel sprawls well.
Sexton drives through with a takedown into Noel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sexton is fighting to break Noel's control of his arms but Noel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Noel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel blocks the strikes from Sexton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noel wants to get back to his feet.
Sexton is trying to get back to full guard.
Sexton is not content to let Noel control the position.
Sexton looking for subs from the bottom but Noel mounts him!
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.
Noel wants to control the pace but Sexton is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sexton tries to reverse the position but Noel maintains control.
Noel wants to control the pace but Sexton is squirming around nicely.
Sexton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sexton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Sexton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sexton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noel.
Sexton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sexton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sexton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Noel sees it coming and defends easily.
Noel is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sexton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sexton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sexton's back!
You can see the frustration on Sexton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sexton just trying to survive but Noel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sexton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Noel not allowing Sexton to control his hands.
Noel is hanging on to Sexton's back as he tries to escape.
Sexton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sexton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Noel's guard. Nice work there by Sexton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton 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.
Sexton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
Sexton throwing strikes but missing.
Noel has control of Sexton's left arm, preventing Sexton from doing any damage.
Sexton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Sexton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noel dives on top into guard.
Sexton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Noel stacks Sexton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Noel!
Sexton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Noel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sexton tries to reverse the position but Noel maintains control.
Noel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sexton is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Sexton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Noel misses with a head kick.
Noel throws a jab when Sexton was well out of range.
Sexton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noel.
Noel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexton can do to turn this around?
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sexton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sexton throws a counter combo.
Sexton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noel lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
Noel throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but Noel shows good takedown defense.
Noel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Seth Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown but Noel sprawls well. He's pushed Sexton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chubby Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Sexton.
Sexton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sexton darts in looking for a takedown but Noel gets double underhooks and turns Sexton into the cage.
Noel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel misses with a body shot.
Sexton throws out a counter right but Noel avoids it with no problem.
Sexton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sexton goes for a double leg but Noel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noel continues to drive forward.
Noel swinging wildly here.
Sexton throws a poor cross that misses
and Noel counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chubby Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noel cracks the inside of Sexton's front leg.
Noel takes a swing at Sexton's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Sexton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chubby Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexton misses with a wild combination.
Noel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt.
Noel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel lands a nice shot that snaps Sexton's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexton avoids the head kick by Noel.
Sexton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Noel tries to move into range but Sexton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Sexton.
Sexton checks a leg kick.
Noel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sexton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noel swivels and escapes.
A jab from Sexton does it's job there.
Noel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sexton momentarily.
Noel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noel wants it to stay on the feet.
Noel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noel lands with a cross.
Noel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noel throws a series of punches but Sexton avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noel punishes Sexton's body with a nice straight punch.
Noel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
Some wild striking there from Noel.
Sexton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seth Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sexton misses with a takedown
and Noel counters with a head kick. That will keep Sexton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chubby Noel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown but Noel sprawls well. He's pushed Sexton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sexton. Those never looked like landing.
Chubby Noel is winning the standup battle so far.
Noel fakes the leg kick and cracks Sexton in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel scores with a jab to the body.
Noel feints a jab promting Sexton to slip. Noel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sexton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Noel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noel sets himself, and Sexton steps forward looking for the clinch! Noel avoids it this time.
Sexton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noel to the ground. Sexton is now in Noel's guard.
Sexton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sexton's guard.
Sexton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noel defends well.
Sexton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel wanted to stand there but Sexton had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chubby Noel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noel 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel made sure to mention his sponsor, Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) in his post fight interview.
Seth Sexton spoke after the fight, saying 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Stefan (ranked 822 p4p, 132 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 1214 p4p, 179 weight class). Stefan's entrance music is Onward to Victory. A fine choice. Army comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dick Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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34
214 lbs
20 - 12 - 2 |
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200 lbs
40 - 24 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Stefan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefan is just out of range.
Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Army misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Stefan misses its target.
Stefan checks a leg kick.
Stefan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Army on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Army throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stefan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
Stefan with a hook.
Stefan scores with a sloppy right hand. Army should have avoided that one.
Army looks to land a body kick but Stefan moved away.
Army misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army thuds a left hand into Stefan's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Army in his tracks.
Stefan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stefan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefan tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefan throws a jab but it's blocked by Army.
Army misses the shot to the body.
Stefan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Army lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Army swings for the body but Stefan moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Army there.
A slow jab from Army misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Stefan misses its intended target.
Stefan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefan.
Stefan lands a head shot.
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!
Army lands with a slapping head kick.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Stefan.
Army throws out a loose jab but Stefan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefan misses the shot to the body.
Army lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefan circles away quickly and effectively.
Stefan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stefan lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefan misses with a kick to the body.
Army avoids a punch combination nicely.
Army takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Army with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it.
Stefan misses with a few strikes there.
Army fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stefan misses with a double jab
and Army counters by moving into the clinch.
Stefan wants to get back to striking at distance but Army won't allow it.
Army breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Army misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Army counters with an inside leg kick.
Army throws a jab when Stefan was well out of range.
Crunch! Army slams his shin into Stefan's torso.
Army attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stefan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan works over Army's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan works over Army's head and body with a nice combination.
Army swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Army looks to land a combination but Stefan avoids it well.
Army fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Stefan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefan. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
Army tries a quick counter leg kick but Stefan is wise to it.
Stefan lands a right hook to the body.
Army doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefan circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefan.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Army misses with a low kick.
Army takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Army waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefan.
Hector Stefan is winning the standup battle so far.
Stefan looks for the body kick but Army saw that one coming.
Stefan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Army looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Army clinches.
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
Army plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan misses with a series of wild punches.
Army lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Army replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stefan blocks it well.
Stefan moves out of range as Army strikes.
Stefan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Army throws out a counter right but Stefan avoids it with no problem.
Army lands a front kick.
Army wants to clinch but Stefan slips to the side
and Stefan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stefan loads up on a big right hand but Army slips the punch.
Army throws a head kick that misses
and Stefan counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Stefan.
Stefan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stefan throws a head kick that Army semi-blocks.
Stefan throws a hook but Army avoids it easily.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Stefan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Army.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Army, right into the meat.
Stefan keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Stefan misses the target.
Army blocks a jab.
Army fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Army.
Army throws a body kick that misses.
Stefan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Stefan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stefan lands with a nice combination. Army backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
Stefan misses with a looping left.
Stefan scores with a jab to the head.
Stefan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Army.
Stefan misses with an uppercut. Army saw that one coming.
Army misses with a body shot.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Stefan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Army can pounce on him.
Army throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Army throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Stefan scores with a head kick. Army tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefan.
Army is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Army throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stefan.
Stefan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Army dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stefan. That did some damage!
Stefan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stefan. Army shrugs it off though.
Stefan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stefan throws a series of punches but Army avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Stefan misses its intended target.
Army avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Army will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stefan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Army fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stefan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Army wants to clinch up but Stefan keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Stefan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Army looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan misses with a body shot.
Stefan looks for the body kick but Army saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Stefan throws the kick towards the body but Army avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Army on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stefan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stefan misses with a wild combination.
Stefan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Army replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stefan blocks it well.
Army connects with a nice looking jab.
Stefan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army clinches.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Army throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Army ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stefan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Army 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.
Stefan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefan throws a right and a left that Army avoids nicely.
Army on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Stefan tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stefan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Army finds it's way round the side to connect with Stefan's head.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stefan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stefan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefan.
Army bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stefan's head backwards.
Stefan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefan swats away the attempt to clinch by Army.
Stefan misses with a series of wild punches.
Army takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefan wants to land a leg kick but Army is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a right hand that misses
and Stefan counters with a two punch combo.
Stefan ducks right into an uppercut from Army.
Stefan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Army scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stefan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stefan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Army uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefan.
Army throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stefan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Stefan.
Stefan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Army clinches up against the cage.
Army breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dick Army just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stefan misses with a kick to the body.
Stefan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stefan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Stefan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Army bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stefan's head backwards.
That kick from Army tenderised Stefan's leg. Stefan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stefan throws a jab when Army was well out of range.
Stefan throws a series of punches but Army moves out of range.
Stefan throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army scores with a nice head shot.
Army keeps Stefan at a distance using the push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Army scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefan misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army scores with a nice head shot.
Stefan slips under a jab from Army.
Stefan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Army moves out of range as Stefan throws a body kick.
Army moves out of range as Stefan strikes.
Army tries to clinch but Stefan moves out of range.
Good exchange - Stefan coming out on top.
Stefan stuns Army with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Army thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stefan if he has to take too many more of those.
Army moves out of range as Stefan strikes.
Stefan throws a combination that misses
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Army misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Stefan does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Stefan moves out of range easily.
A jab from Army does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefan moves out of range as Army throws a body kick.
Stefan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefan keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Army misses with a straight left.
Stefan misses with a few strikes there.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Army throws a head kick but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan looks to throw the jab but Army is out of range.
Stefan throws a push kick but Army slaps the foot to one side.
Army wants to counter the offense by Stefan and move into the clinch position.
Army needs to keep his hands up - Stefan had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army misses with a head kick.
Army showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefan.
Army misses with a hook
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefan throws a push kick but Army slaps the foot to one side.
Stefan throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Army jabs Stefan right on the nose. Stefan blinks but takes it well.
Stefan swats away the attempt to clinch by Army.
Stefan blocks a jab.
Army lands a body shot.
Army throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan avoids a kick to the body.
Army pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stefan misses with a two punch combination.
Stefan connects with a high kick.
Stefan just misses with a punch to the body.
Army replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stefan blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Army.
Army lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stefan will feel that in the morning.
A left and a right from Stefan both land. Nice combination.
Army moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Army.
Stefan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stefan throws a lazy head kick
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stefan takes one to the chin there.
Army lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stefan takes a step back to recover.
Army avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Army scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stefan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stefan misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Army on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefan looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Army counters with a body kick.
Army looks to land a body kick but Stefan moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Army misses with a body shot.
Army scores with a jab.
Stefan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan takes one to the chin there.
Army closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stefan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stefan lunges at Army with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Army's hand.
Army throws a head kick that half lands.
Army connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stefan momentarily.
Stefan is rocked!
Stefan throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Stefan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefan fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefan throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Stefan badly! He tries to strike back but Army puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Stefan out cold! Oh man, Stefan will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Army!
Dick Army is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dick Army seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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