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Skrap Fights 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vaai Kolone (ranked 6506 p4p, 505 weight class) and Riley Ferguson (ranked 4763 p4p, 452 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaai Kolone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolone can pounce on him.
Vaai Kolone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Kolone counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Kolone circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Kolone moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Kolone - just one landing.
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kolone tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Kolone back against the ropes.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Kolone keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kolone slips under a jab.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kolone tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Kolone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolone tried to score with a low kick but Ferguson checks it.
Kolone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolone blocks a jab.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolone manages to avoid it.
Kolone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kolone tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Kolone.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kolone doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolone tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kolone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kolone misses with a low kick.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolone's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kolone.
Kolone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kolone scores with a leg kick.
Kolone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Kolone throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolone.
Kolone scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolone has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Kolone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kolone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kolone throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kolone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kolone lands an elbow inside.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolone misses with a straight left.
Ferguson defending well as Kolone loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Kolone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kolone closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kolone tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Kolone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kolone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kolone.
Kolone connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson tests Kolone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kolone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Kolone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Kolone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolone connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Kolone looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kolone, as that shot connected.
Kolone throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferguson throws a hook but Kolone avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolone.
Kolone lands a head shot.
Kolone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferguson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Kolone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ferguson misses with a body shot
and Kolone counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Kolone to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Kolone slips the punch.
Ferguson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolone manages to avoid it.
Kolone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Kolone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kolone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Kolone.
Kolone misses with a punch to the body.
Kolone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kolone lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kolone has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Kolone avoids the punch easily.
Vaai Kolone is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Kolone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolone tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Kolone.
Kolone throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kolone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kolone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Kolone connects with a body shot.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ferguson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kolone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kolone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolone tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferguson moves out of range as Kolone strikes.
Kolone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kolone throws a predictable looking body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Kolone works the jab nicely.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolone.
The fighters circling - Kolone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson swings for the body but Kolone moves out of range.
Ferguson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kolone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolone throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Kolone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Kolone swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson moves out of range as Kolone strikes.
Kolone connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolone misses with a head kick.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kolone scores with a punch to the head.
Kolone moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolone tried to counter with a leg kick but Ferguson avoided it.
Kolone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Kolone.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolone.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Kolone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Kolone.
Kolone moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kolone darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolone tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Kolone avoids nicely.
Kolone motions for Ferguson to come forward. Kolone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Kolone staying out of range there.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolone.
Kolone moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolone.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolone misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kolone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kolone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson pushes Kolone back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolone lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Kolone dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kolone cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolone.
Nice shot lands for Kolone.
Kolone lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kolone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolone staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Kolone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferguson back to the ropes. Kolone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Kolone is having none of it.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Kolone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kolone lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolone backwards.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolone ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolone is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolone scores with a body shot.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kolone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolone.
Ferguson rushes Kolone and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kolone lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kolone misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kolone throws an elbow but misses.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolone ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Kolone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolone moves away.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Kolone moves out of range.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Kolone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Kolone is avoiding it.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Kolone.
Kolone connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kolone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kolone counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Kolone's head.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Kolone has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson lands a jab to Kolone's midsection.
A left lands for Kolone.
Ferguson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ferguson jabs Kolone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolone.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Kolone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Kolone saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolone misses the target.
Kolone gets tackled into the ropes by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Ferguson gets through Kolone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kolone pushes Ferguson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolone lands with a short shot to the head.
Kolone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kolone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolone lands a right hand.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
A big right from Kolone misses.
Kolone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolone throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Kolone clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. Kolone shakes it off.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kolone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolone staying out of range there.
Kolone throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ferguson does it's job there.
Kolone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riley Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolone cracks Ferguson with a nice body shot.
Kolone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolone.
Riley Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolone fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vaai Kolone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kolone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Vaai Kolone!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Vaai Kolone!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Vaai Kolone!
Vaai Kolone wins by unanimous decision!
Vaai Kolone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 7506 p4p, 590 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 6164 p4p, 542 weight class). The key to victory for Muhammad Jabbar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhammad Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jabbar scores with a hook to the body. Howell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jabbar enables Howell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jabbar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jabbar controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Jabbar pulls Howell in to control the position.
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jabbar is really struggling to control Howell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying to keep Howell in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Leonard Howell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Jabbar's guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jabbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jabbar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely.
Howell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell advances to half guard.
Jabbar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working.
Howell is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jabbar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jabbar defends it well.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jabbar's head.
Jabbar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell moves nicely into side control.
Jabbar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Howell working the ground and pound.
Jabbar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Howell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Howell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Howell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jabbar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jabbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabbar pushes Howell away with a front kick.
Howell wants to clinch up but Jabbar keeps it at a distance.
Leonard Howell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jabbar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Howell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard.
Howell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jabbar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonard Howell!
A victorious Leonard Howell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Ruiz Mangas (ranked 5089 p4p, 109 weight class) and Juan Pique (ranked 5378 p4p, 114 weight class). Ruben Ruiz Mangas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pique sprawls well. Pique wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangas gets slowly back to his feet.
Pique has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pique scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pique is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mangas!
Pique jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mangas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pique working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pique is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mangas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pique is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mangas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pique controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pique tries for a kimura but Mangas is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pique working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pique is trying to get an arm triangle but Mangas is defending well.
Mangas is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pique working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pique advances to full mount.
Pique working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pique wants to finish this one by submission but Mangas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pique.
Pique with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pique moves to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pique patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pique is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
What can Mangas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangas won't enjoy being in this position. Pique looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mangas is tapping - it's over boys! Pique picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Pique!
Our winner, Juan Pique, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Latrobe Arundel (ranked 3114 p4p, 365 weight class) and Ferenc Puskas (ranked 22258 p4p, 597 weight class). Arundel comes to the ring accompanied by Shook Ones. Puskas has chosen La Horde Vs. Brahms as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latrobe Arundel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferenc Puskas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puskas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ferenc Puskas has been cut.
Puskas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arundel avoids it really well and circles away.
Puskas wants to clinch up but Arundel keeps it at a distance.
Arundel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puskas lands with a right hand.
Puskas moves out of range of the leg kick from Arundel.
Puskas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arundel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puskas fails with a takedown attempt.
As Puskas backs away, Arundel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Latrobe Arundel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferenc Puskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel lands with a cross.
Puskas wants to clinch
and Arundel counters with a low kick, right behind Puskas 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Arundel.
Good exchange - Arundel coming out on top.
Puskas misses with a takedown attempt
and Arundel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Puskas! Arundel lets Puskas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Puskas is rocked!
That has opened up Ferenc Puskas's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Puskas.
Arundel throwing a counter right hand but Puskas manages to avoid it.
Puskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Arundel finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puskas closes the distance but Arundel moves to the side
and Arundel counters with a crisp right that sends Puskas to the canvas! Arundel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latrobe Arundel!
A relieved looking Latrobe Arundel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Eholm (ranked 3237 p4p, 394 weight class) and John L Sullivan V (ranked 3536 p4p, 420 weight class). Mikael Eholm 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Eholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan V blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sullivan V on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eholm misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan V tries a head kick but it misses.
Eholm tried to counter with a leg kick but Sullivan V avoided it.
Eholm tries a low kick but Sullivan V avoids it.
Sullivan V wants to land a leg kick but Eholm is out of range.
Eholm staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Eholm.
Eholm avoids a kick to the body.
Eholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Sullivan V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eholm counters with a nice leg kick.
Eholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan V throws out the jab.
Eholm looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eholm tries to bum rush Sullivan V with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sullivan V lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eholm takes a step back to recover.
Sullivan V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eholm.
Eholm lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eholm on the side of the head.
Sullivan V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Eholm.
Sullivan V lands with a hook. Eholm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sullivan V moves out of range as Eholm throws a body kick.
Sullivan V tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Sullivan V lands.
Eholm misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan V lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eholm takes a swing at Sullivan V's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sullivan V! But no joy.
Eholm scores with a nice right hand.
Eholm lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan V throws a big shot that misses.
Mikael Eholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eholm throws a right hand that Sullivan V ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan V also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Eholm misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V thuds a left hand into Eholm's body.
Sullivan V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eholm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sullivan V misses with a head kick.
Eholm scores with a head kick. Sullivan V tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eholm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eholm looks to throw the jab but Sullivan V is out of range.
Eholm connects with a nice looking jab.
Sullivan V lands with an uppercut that bounces Eholm off the ropes and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Eholm. That snapped Sullivan V's head back.
Eholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eholm connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan V's belly button to the back.
Eholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V throws a leg kick but Eholm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eholm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eholm throws a body punch but Sullivan V moves out of range.
Eholm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eholm tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sullivan V manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eholm tries to clinch there but Sullivan V circles away.
It seemed like Sullivan V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sullivan V misses the shot to the body.
Eholm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Eholm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan V counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan V.
Eholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan V misses with a jab to the body
and Eholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan V slips a straight right by Eholm.
Eholm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eholm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sullivan V fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eholm counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eholm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eholm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eholm misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eholm is looking to clinch but Sullivan V is avoiding it.
Sullivan V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan V.
Eholm misses with a leg kick
and Sullivan V counters with a series of strikes. Eholm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan V has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eholm jabs at Sullivan V's body.
Sullivan V blocks a jab.
Eholm is looking to clinch but Sullivan V is avoiding it.
Eholm looks to land a combination but Sullivan V avoids it well.
Eholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eholm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan V checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eholm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V avoids the body shot from Eholm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikael Eholm will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eholm lands with a nice combination. Sullivan V backs away looking to recover.
Eholm stalks Sullivan V and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sullivan V's face. Sullivan V staggers backwards, shaken.
Mikael Eholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Eholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan V moves away.
A nice side step and Sullivan V releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eholm misses with a straight left.
Sullivan V looks to land a left hand but Eholm moved out of range nicely.
Eholm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan V throws a hook to the side of Eholm's head but Eholm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eholm misses with the combination.
Sullivan V doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sullivan V connects with a nice looking jab.
Sullivan V lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan V fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eholm throws a right and a left that Sullivan V avoids nicely.
Sullivan V throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eholm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eholm dips to his left and cracks Sullivan V with an uppercut!
Eholm misses with a body kick.
Sullivan V works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eholm lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan V off the ropes and back into range.
Eholm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sullivan V lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sullivan V.
Sullivan V loads up on a big right hand but Eholm slips the punch.
Eholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan V circles away quickly and effectively.
Eholm dodges the punch combination from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V moves out of range as Eholm strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eholm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan V misses the target.
Sullivan V bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eholm's head.
Eholm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sullivan V connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eholm scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Eholm misses.
A little jabbing left from Sullivan V on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sullivan V fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Eholm to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Eholm looks to clinch but Sullivan V throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Eholm taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John L Sullivan V!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 2510 p4p, 320 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 4030 p4p, 463 weight class). Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Rayful Edmond is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makossa drives through with a takedown into Edmond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Edmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
Makossa controlling from the top position.
Edmond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makossa on the ground.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Makossa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa looking to pass the guard.
Makossa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa advances to half guard.
Edmond wants to control but Makossa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmond is looking to get back to full guard here but Makossa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Edmond taking a bit of punishment here - Makossa scoring with strikes.
Makossa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makossa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edmond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Makossa but great work by Edmond.
Makossa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmond's best efforts.
Edmond controlling the action here.
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makossa won't allow Edmond to pass to mount.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa gets full guard.
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makossa has his foot on Edmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edmond works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edmond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmond wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Makossa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmond uses it to pass to side control.
Makossa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Makossa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmond off and has taken his back!
Edmond trying to control the hands but Makossa breaks the grip.
Edmond covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is persistently looking for the submission but Edmond is defending it well.
Makossa connects with a big shot to the side of Edmond's head.
Edmond is trying to stand back up.
Makossa working for a choke but Edmond is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makossa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Makossa dominated that round.
That's time! Edmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makossa in his tracks.
Edmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makossas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Soul Makossa has been cut.
Makossa throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Edmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makossa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Edmond.
Makossa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makossa.
Edmond shoots in and bounces Makossa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makossa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Edmond stopping the sweep attempt from Makossa.
Makossa controls Edmond momentarily but Edmond frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makossa keeping full guard, as Edmond tries to pass.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.
Makossa wants to stand up but Edmond is controlling him.
Makossa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soul Makossa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makossa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makossa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Makossa tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edmond misses with a two punch combination.
Makossa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makossa is trying to control. Edmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond pushes Makossa off looking to stand but Makossa dives back in and keeps control.
Makossa is nestled in close to Edmond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makossa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edmond pushes Makossa off looking to stand but Makossa dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Makossa is going to stand back up.
Makossa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edmond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Makossa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makossa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa seems to be working for a kimura but Edmond defends the submission attempt.
Makossa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makossa working over Edmond with some ground and pound. Edmond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makossa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makossa wants to finish this one by submission but Edmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soul Makossa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Soul Makossa'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Makossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makossa momentarily.
Edmond connects with a right hand. Makossa shakes it off.
Makossa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makossa as he jumps to the side.
Edmond lands an overhand right.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa needs to keep his hands up - Edmond had a free shot at his head there.
Edmond throws an overhand right that lands on Makossa's shoulder, as Makossa tries to avoid the shot.
Makossa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edmond connects with a single shot there.
Makossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmond's waist but Edmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makossa off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Edmond.
That has opened up Soul Makossa's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Edmond has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edmond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makossa shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Makossa.
Edmond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makossa ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Edmond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edmond connects with a crisp jab.
Makossa is rocked!
The cut above Soul Makossa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edmond clinches.
Makossa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Edmond wants a takedown but no success here.
Edmond is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Makossa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond tries to stall but Makossa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makossa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Edmond pushes Makossa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makossa shoots in for a takedown but Edmond shows good takedown defense.
Soul Makossa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond lands a head shot.
Edmond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makossa backs up against the ropes.
Makossa is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Soul Makossa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Edmond does it's job there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Soul Makossa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Laxa Tiv (ranked 4046 p4p, 176 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 22603 p4p, 265 weight class). Tiv comes to the ring accompanied by I have a bad case of Diarrhea - Japanese learning English. Sergey Objedkov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laxa Tiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tiv misses.
Objedkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Objedkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Objedkov instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Tiv has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Objedkov blocks the elbow strike.
Objedkov stalling.
A right hand to the body from Objedkov.
Objedkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiv has a couple of punches blocked by Objedkov.
Objedkov manages to break the clinch.
Objedkov moves into range and clinches up with Tiv.
Tiv tries to land knees in the clinch but Objedkov avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Objedkov as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Objedkov on the inside.
Objedkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Objedkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Objedkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tiv regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Objedkov content to stall in guard here.
Objedkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiv is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov passes Tiv's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Objedkov is trying to control. Tiv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiv tries to kick Objedkov off but Objedkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Objedkov is looking to advance position but Tiv won't allow it.
Tiv wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Objedkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Objedkov is keen to just control but Tiv is a slippery customer.
Tiv is trying to stand.
Tiv won't allow Objedkov to pass to mount.
Tiv tries to kick Objedkov off but Objedkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Objedkov is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiv tries to kick Objedkov off but Objedkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Objedkov 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.
Tiv looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Objedkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Objedkov catches Tiv right on the button with a cross.
Tiv takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiv on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov scores with a nice strike.
Tiv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Objedkov defends it nicely.
Objedkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tiv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laxa Tiv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Objedkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Objedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Objedkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Objedkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiv backwards.
Tiv throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Objedkov - that landed with a thud.
Objedkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiv tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiv throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiv swings wildly with an uppercut but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Objedkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Objedkov digs a right hand underneath Tiv's ribcage. Tiv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiv is breathing heavily.
Objedkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tiv clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Objedkov trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Objedkov working for a choke but Tiv is defending well.
Tiv defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Objedkov's arms.
Objedkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tiv fending off the submission attempt from Objedkov.
Tiv wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Objedkov cracks Tiv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laxa Tiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiv shoots in for a takedown but Objedkov shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Objedkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiv tries for a takedown but Objedkov circles away easily
and Objedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiv tries to sprawl but Objedkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiv keeps working.
Tiv is looking to escape.
Objedkov trying to mount his opponent but Tiv defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Objedkov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiv pushes Objedkov off but Objedkov dives into side control.
Objedkov slows the pace down.
Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiv keeps working.
Tiv knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Objedkov on the ground.
Objedkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Objedkov tries to move to mount but Tiv blocks the move with his legs.
Objedkov controls the position from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Objedkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiv is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Objedkov is controlling him well.
Objedkov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tiv!
Objedkov wants to take his opponent's back but Tiv doesn't allow it.
Tiv is trying to stand but he's just given Objedkov his back.
Objedkov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tiv has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Objedkov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tiv is defending well though. Objedkov let's go of the attempt for now.
Well, with Objedkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tiv is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Objedkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tiv preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Objedkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tiv knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tiv for a finish.
Tiv trying to get back to his feet but Objedkov is in full control for now.
Tiv fending off the submission attempt from Objedkov.
Tiv is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Objedkov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Objedkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tiv has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tiv trying to get back to his feet but Objedkov is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiv is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Objedkov gets his way!
Tiv defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tiv trying to get back to his feet but Objedkov is in full control for now.
Will Objedkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tiv wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Tiv won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Objedkov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Objedkov!
A very excited looking Sergey Objedkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 1566 p4p, 207 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 5028 p4p, 497 weight class). Neo Nova is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio thuds his right hand into Nova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Nova 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nova sizes up Kallio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio cracks the inside of Nova's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Nova blocks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
Kallio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kallio scrambles back to his feet.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nova.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nova momentarily.
Kallio clobbers Nova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio lands a head kick. Nova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kallio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Nova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Kallio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nova checks a leg kick nicely.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Nova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nova throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Nova digs a good hook to Kallio's body.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nova 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.
Nova loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Nova misses with a straight left.
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!
Kallio scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nova with a body shot.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallio as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Nova.
Nova throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Nova just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nova.
Kallio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nova throws a leg kick which misses Kallio's front leg but catches the back leg as Kallio tries to avoid it.
Nova dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Nova misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nova throws a poor cross that misses
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nova takes one on the button.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nova.
Kallio lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Nova lands a glancing blow to the side of Kallio's head.
Nova punishes Kallio's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Nova moved out of range.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Nova knows he should have avoided that one.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kallio is rocked!
Kallio defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a nice body shot.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nova. That did some damage!
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
Kallio scores with a nice body kick.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Nova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio works over Nova's head and body with a nice combination.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Kallio slips a straight right by Nova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nova.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio'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.
Nova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kallio on the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Nova moves in close and cracks Kallio with a massive right hand! Kallio, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyce Johnson (ranked 3116 p4p, 301 weight class) and Britt Cubbedge (ranked 1784 p4p, 200 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyce Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Britt Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson pushes Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cubbedge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson clinches.
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
We've been informed that Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Cubbedge pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cubbedge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking body shot.
Cubbedge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Cubbedge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Tyce Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Johnson pushes Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson is looking to control Cubbedge 's arms but Cubbedge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the ropes.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Cubbedge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
Johnson wants to clinch
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Tyce Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson has Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cubbedge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cubbedge , pushing him back against the ropes.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson backing away here, and Cubbedge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Cubbedge counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Britt Cubbedge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyce Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson slips a jab from Cubbedge .
Johnson catches Cubbedge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Cubbedge 's ribcage.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cubbedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cubbedge 's sensitive parts.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cubbedge is able to avoid easily.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Britt Cubbedge has been cut.
Britt Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Cubbedge counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Cubbedge misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cubbedge into the ropes.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cubbedge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Cubbedge settles back down.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson cracks Cubbedge with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Cubbedge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cubbedge blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cubbedge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cubbedge .
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cubbedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Cubbedge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Cubbedge 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cubbedge circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Cubbedge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Cubbedge .
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Cubbedge avoided it.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cubbedge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Britt Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves away
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Cubbedge 's leg. Cubbedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Cubbedge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cubbedge flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson forces Cubbedge back against the ropes and clinches.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cubbedge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Cubbedge misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cubbedge works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cubbedge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cubbedge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson wants to clinch but Cubbedge slips to the side
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand that sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Can Cubbedge finish him? He dives into Johnson's guard looking to do just that!
Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge stands up from Johnson's guard - Cubbedge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Johnson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Britt Cubbedge !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 2719 p4p, 278 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2840 p4p, 287 weight class). Brown 's entrance music is Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. A fine choice. Banchamek has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Antonio Brown is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Brown !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Banchamek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banchamek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banchamek is looking to clinch.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banchamek wants to clinch.
Banchamek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown , pushing him back against the ropes.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banchamek stops a takedown attempt from Brown .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banchamek lands with a light punch inside.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banchamek.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Banchamek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banchamek is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banchamek is defending well.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Banchamek turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banchamek gets underhooks to prevent Brown 's takedown attempt.
Banchamek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banchamek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banchamek landing knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banchamek after a bit of a struggle.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Banchamek can turn it around.
Banchamek works on Brown 's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a knee to the body.
Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown 's face.
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek prevents the takedown attempt.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banchamek is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek lands a shot to the body.
Banchamek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Banchamek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Antonio Brown has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Banchamek.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Banchamek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the ropes.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Banchamek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Banchamek scores with a shoulder strike.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek working Brown over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the ropes.
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Banchamek clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Banchamek trying to get back to his feet but Brown is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banchamek is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brown off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Banchamek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banchamek is trying to get back to his feet but Brown has full control of the position and if anything, Banchamek has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown working for a choke but Banchamek is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banchamek is trying to get back to his feet but Brown has full control of the position and if anything, Banchamek has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brown is cranking Banchamek's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Banchamek! He's tightened the choke and Banchamek is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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