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PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Grabowski (ranked 25189 p4p, 314 weight class) and Murumo Iduna (ranked 3952 p4p, 206 weight class). Luciano Grabowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Murumo Iduna's chin.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciano Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murumo Iduna!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iduna closes the distance and clinches up with Grabowski, looking for a takedown. Iduna pushes Grabowski against the cage but Grabowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Iduna. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iduna.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
Iduna wants to clinch.
Grabowski feints and as Iduna raises his hands in defense, Grabowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iduna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Iduna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iduna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grabowski, not yet.
Iduna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Iduna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski trying to control the position here.
Grabowski is looking for a triangle but Iduna pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grabowski controls Iduna momentarily but Iduna frees himself.
Grabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iduna manages to get himself to full guard.
Grabowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iduna controls Grabowski momentarily but Grabowski frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iduna wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grabowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Grabowski tries to move to mount but Iduna blocks the move with his legs.
Iduna is trying to work for a sweep but Grabowski has mounted him!
Iduna tries to lock up and control but Grabowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iduna is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iduna is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Iduna is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grabowski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grabowski landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iduna fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Iduna.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Grabowski misses
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iduna shoots for a double leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls well. He's pushed Iduna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iduna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grabowski defends it nicely.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Iduna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Grabowski backs off Iduna throws a huge counter combo but Grabowski manages to avoid it all.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iduna can do to turn this around?
Iduna tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabowski sprawls well. Grabowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iduna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Iduna follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iduna tries to clinch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.
Iduna stuffs the takedown.
Iduna wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iduna forces Grabowski back against the cage and clinches.
Iduna tries a body shot but Grabowski blocks it.
Iduna manages to break the clinch.
Iduna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski tries to counter by clinching up but Iduna breaks away and moves out of range.
Grabowski tries to clinch there but Iduna circles away.
Iduna checks a leg kick.
Grabowski blocks a head kick by Iduna.
Grabowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iduna dives in and grabs Grabowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grabowski pushes down on Iduna's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a series of strikes that have Iduna backpedaling.
Grabowski has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna moves into the clinch.
Iduna decides to pull guard.
Iduna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grabowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Iduna.
Iduna tries to escape but Grabowski is in control.
Iduna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grabowski is looking to advance position but Iduna won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iduna wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grabowski prevents Iduna from improving his position.
Iduna is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iduna for as long as he can get away with.
Grabowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Iduna or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad.
Grabowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Iduna. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.
Grabowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iduna as he jumps to the side.
Grabowski is looking to clinch.
Iduna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabowski pinned against the cage. Grabowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski gets tackled into the cage by Iduna. Iduna maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iduna stalling in the clinch but Grabowski improves position.
Iduna blocks an uppercut.
Iduna tries to pull guard but Grabowski won't allow it.
Grabowski is looking for a takedown.
Grabowski jumps guard but Iduna stands there with Grabowski around his waist. Grabowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
Iduna tries to pull guard but Grabowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grabowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iduna has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Iduna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grabowski leaning against his opponent.
Iduna goes for a takedown attempt but Grabowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iduna moves out of range of the body kick from Grabowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grabowski.
Iduna moves into the clinch.
Iduna tries to land knees in the clinch but Grabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Iduna has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iduna smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iduna.
Iduna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iduna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iduna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grabowski as he avoids it easily.
As Iduna tries to get set, Grabowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Iduna manages to avoid the attempt.
Grabowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grabowski tests Iduna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iduna pinned against the cage. Iduna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grabowski leaves Iduna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iduna blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iduna has managed to clinch.
Grabowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabowski is working for takedown but Iduna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iduna has Grabowski pressed against the cage.
Iduna has Grabowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grabowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iduna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Iduna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iduna successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iduna is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Murumo Iduna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murumo Iduna.
I think Grabowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Grabowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kartofloson (ranked 7070 p4p, 468 weight class) and Colin Bollocks (ranked 22803 p4p, 499 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Kartofloson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Bollocks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartofloson darts in looking for a takedown but Bollocks gets double underhooks and turns Kartofloson into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kartofloson checks a leg kick.
Kartofloson tries to counter with a takedown but Bollocks is quick to defend against it.
Kartofloson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bollocks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kartofloson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bollocks sprawls well. Bollocks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kartofloson gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Bollocks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kartofloson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kartofloson fails with the takedown
and Bollocks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kris Kartofloson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartofloson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bollocks points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kartofloson wakes up just in time to hear Bollocks thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Bollocks!
An out of breath Colin Bollocks 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Box (ranked 3164 p4p, 291 weight class) and Kris Kristof (ranked 5904 p4p, 429 weight class). The key to victory for Johny Box has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristof!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Box tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Box defends well and Kristof ends up having to push Box into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Box shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kristof throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof moves out of range.
Kristof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Box attempts a counter takedown but Kristof avoids it well and moves away.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Box fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kristof steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Box.
Box fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kristof counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Kristof.
Box is looking to control Kristof's arms but Kristof gets an underhook and turns him. Now Box has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kristof.
It looks like Johny Box has been cut.
Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Box throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kristof counters by clinching up.
Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Box.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kristof checks a leg kick.
Box throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kristof shoots in for a double leg but Box sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kristof on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Box. Box obviously looking to wear him down.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense.
Box is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kristof.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
Kristof looks to land a combination but Box avoids it well.
Box throwing a counter right hand but Kristof manages to avoid it.
Kristof gets a clinch.
Kristof manages to break the clinch.
Kristof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kristof clinches up against the cage.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.
Kristof breaks the clinch.
Kristof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.
Box gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kristof to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Box wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristof manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box taking some punishment here, with Kristof in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kristof in particular looking to stall.
Box is trying to control but Kristof passes into side control!
Kristof controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Box blocks a head kick by Kristof.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kristof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kristof tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kris Kristof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Box has his takedown stuffed
and Kristof moves into the clinch.
Kristof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kristof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Box is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johny Box is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kristof.
Kristof takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Kristof with the counter takedown but Box avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
A punch combination from Kristof misses.
Kristof leaves Box with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof throws a sloppy head kick and Box moves out of range easily.
Box tries to counter by clinching up but Kristof breaks away and moves out of range.
Box tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Box tries to clinch there but Kristof circles away.
Kristof is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Box sets himself, and Kristof steps forward looking for the clinch! Box avoids it this time.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Box sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof shoots in looking for a takedown. Box tries to sprawl out of it but Kristof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Box manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Kristof.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristof tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kristof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kristof wants it to stay on the feet.
Box works over Kristof's head and body with a nice combination.
Kristof clinches.
Box is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kristof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristof manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box is trying to force a seperation but Kristof has the dominant position.
Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristof moves into range and clinches up with Box.
Kristof scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kristof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kristof pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristof working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Box doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Box manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof is controlling Box's posture.
Kristof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kris Kristof has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kristof is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Box works the jab nicely.
Box fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Box tries to avoid it but Kristof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Box to the ground. Box escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Johny Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.
Kristof drives through and clinches with Box against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kristof walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kristof counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kristof.
Box is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kristof has Box pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Box manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kristof jumps into guard, dragging Box to the mat.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Box has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kristof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Box has an active guard here but Kristof has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristof seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kristof wants to work for an arm triangle but Box is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristof is controlling the pace.
Box has a hand on Kristof's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kristof takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Box tries to hold on but Kristof postures up.
Box taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof controlling from mount.
Box is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kristof locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Box is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Kristof!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Umber (ranked 2573 p4p, 252 weight class) and Pascal Oaza (ranked 6868 p4p, 462 weight class). Umber comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Umber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Oaza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber misses with a series of wild punches.
Umber feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Oaza collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Umber!
An out of breath Jon Umber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Baloni (ranked 2476 p4p, 290 weight class) and Emil Nygard (ranked 4185 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Baloni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emil Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baloni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Emil Nygard has been cut.
Nygard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baloni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baloni moves out of range as Nygard throws a body kick.
Baloni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nygard doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Baloni as Nygard shoots in.
Nygard dives in for a single leg takedown but Baloni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baloni is looking to counter punch.
Nygard gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Baloni gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Baloni!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Phil Baloni waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 1874 p4p, 249 weight class) and Ruslan Danilov (ranked 1697 p4p, 225 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Danilov on his heels. He'll look to pass Danilov's guard now, I'm sure.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Barbosa wants to stand but Danilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Danilov controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Danilov counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Danilov's belly button to the back.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Danilov misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Danilov cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Danilov avoids it.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Danilov.
As Danilov tries to get set, Barbosa tries to push him back and clinch up but Danilov manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Danilov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a head kick. Danilov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Danilov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa tries to work over Danilov's front leg with a kick but Danilov checks it.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Danilov counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Barbosa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Danilov.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa throws a hook but Danilov blocks it.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Danilov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Danilov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danilov pinned against the cage. Danilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Danilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danilov throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Danilov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Barbosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Danilov slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danilov.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Danilov 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.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov scores with a head kick.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov takes one to the chin there.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Danilov blocks the low kick.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Danilov moves away and avoids it.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Danilov throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Danilov throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Danilov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danilov scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danilov's hands.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Danilov avoids nicely.
Danilov flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Danilov scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Danilov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Danilov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Danilov takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Danilov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Danilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danilov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barbosa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa pushes Danilov off and gets back to his feet.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Danilov throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Danilov takes one to the chin there.
Danilov thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Danilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danilov.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
A big left from Danilov misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danilov.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Danilov sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Danilov!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniel Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!
A victorious Daniel Barbosa 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dvornoy Alkash (ranked 2541 p4p, 241 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 2953 p4p, 270 weight class). MacAuliffe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notorious by Duran Duran kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Baeddan MacAuliffe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvornoy Alkash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacAuliffe to the mat! MacAuliffe manages to get full guard.
Alkash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alkash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alkash wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving.
Alkash passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacAuliffe is not content to let Alkash control the position.
MacAuliffe tries to control but Alkash manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacAuliffe prevents Alkash from getting a body triangle.
MacAuliffe tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkash tries to keep control of the position but MacAuliffe is staying busy.
Alkash working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alkash trying to control.
MacAuliffe can't escape the position.
MacAuliffe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alkash's guard. Nice work there by MacAuliffe.
Alkash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacAuliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacAuliffe is aware though and is defending well.
MacAuliffe won't allow Alkash to sweep him here.
Alkash is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Alkash keeps moving.
Alkash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacAuliffe works over Alkash with some ground and pound from guard.
Alkash trying to keep a closed guard but MacAuliffe is proving a slippery customer.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacAuliffe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alkash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacAuliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacAuliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe landing with the ground and pound.
Alkash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacAuliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe connects with a couple of short punches.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
Alkash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacAuliffe defends it easily.
MacAuliffe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alkash's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alkash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alkash is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Alkash wants to stand and escape but MacAuliffe is having none of it.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
Alkash has momentary wrist control but MacAuliffe slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacAuliffe landing with the ground and pound.
MacAuliffe distracts Alkash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alkash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe is pushing down on Alkash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alkash is fighting to maintain full guard but MacAuliffe has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Dvornoy Alkash will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alkash is looking to clinch but MacAuliffe is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from MacAuliffe.
Alkash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alkash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alkash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkash jumps guard.
Alkash looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacAuliffe is one step ahead there.
MacAuliffe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacAuliffe preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash is pulling down on MacAuliffe's head to control his posture.
MacAuliffe passes Alkash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alkash manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alkash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alkash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacAuliffe defends well.
MacAuliffe with a nice head shot there.
Alkash working a defensive guard here.
MacAuliffe landing some decent shots from guard.
Alkash trying to control the position.
Alkash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
Alkash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alkash looking to control.
Alkash throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacAuliffe uses it to pass to side control.
MacAuliffe swings around for an armbar but Alkash sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into MacAuliffe's guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Alkash in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacAuliffe is on top in guard.
Alkash looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacAuliffe is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkash is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
Alkash throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacAuliffe escapes and throws Alkash's legs to the side, diving into side control!
MacAuliffe takes a little break here. Alkash wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacAuliffe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alkash is looking to regain half guard here but MacAuliffe keeps moving and retains side control.
Alkash sneaks back into half guard.
MacAuliffe winds up and cracks Alkash with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Alkash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alkash tries to get to full guard but MacAuliffe has control of the leg.
Alkash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacAuliffe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacAuliffe's back!
MacAuliffe wants to control his opponent's hands but Alkash gets his hands free.
Alkash is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacAuliffe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacAuliffe tries to roll but Alkash sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alkash is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacAuliffe is defending well though. Alkash let's go of the attempt for now.
Alkash is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacAuliffe knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacAuliffe for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dvornoy Alkash will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alkash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacAuliffe did well to prevent Alkash getting side control.
Alkash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacAuliffe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alkash.
Alkash is looking for a kimura but MacAuliffe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alkash to get the leverage.
Alkash is working for a submission of some sort.
Alkash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacAuliffe works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacAuliffe controlling Alkash's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacAuliffe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe has his foot on Alkash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alkash works his way back into a safe position though.
Alkash not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacAuliffe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alkash defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up.
MacAuliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet MacAuliffe, not yet.
Alkash wants to pass the guard but MacAuliffe is keeping the position.
MacAuliffe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alkash escapes and throws MacAuliffe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alkash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacAuliffe is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alkash seems to be working for a kimura but MacAuliffe defends the submission attempt.
Alkash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacAuliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alkash trying to control from half guard but MacAuliffe is working away.
MacAuliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
MacAuliffe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MacAuliffe taking some punishment here, with Alkash in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alkash is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but MacAuliffe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, MacAuliffe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Alkash is trying to control MacAuliffe's posture but MacAuliffe avoids it.
Alkash tries to buck MacAuliffe off but MacAuliffe is having none of it.
Alkash explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alkash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacAuliffe is just riding it out for now. Alkash eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alkash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alkash's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvornoy Alkash clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alkash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dvornoy Alkash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alkash.
MacAuliffe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alkash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alkash wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacAuliffe keeps working.
MacAuliffe is looking to control Alkash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacAuliffe avoid being mounted?
Alkash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacAuliffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dvornoy Alkash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacAuliffe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Alkash defends easily.
MacAuliffe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alkash wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving.
Alkash got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alkash has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Alkash from controlling successfully.
Alkash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacAuliffe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacAuliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alkash is looking to cinch up a triangle. MacAuliffe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alkash's body to avoid the submission. Alkash has instead reached around MacAuliffe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alkash arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dvornoy Alkash!
Dvornoy Alkash is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iii Karlson (ranked 3591 p4p, 321 weight class) and Tom Boss (ranked 4321 p4p, 370 weight class). Magnus Iii Karlson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iii Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Boss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt - Boss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Boss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlson did well to prevent Boss getting side control.
Boss slows the pace down in half guard.
Boss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss slows the pace down in half guard.
Boss wants to stand but Karlson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Karlson missing with punches from the bottom.
Boss tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Karlson.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karlson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Karlson looking for submissions off his back.
Karlson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karlson has hold of Boss's hands but Boss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boss connects with a nice short shot to Karlson's temple.
Boss wants to stand up but Karlson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boss is fending him off so far but Karlson persists. Nope, Boss circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss instigates a clinch.
Boss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karlson.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Karlson keeps him there for the moment.
Karlson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boss has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karlson regains guard immediately.
Karlson wriggles free and stands up.
Karlson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss moves into range and clinches up with Karlson.
Karlson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boss is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Karlson to the mat. Karlson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boss is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Boss shoots in for a double leg but Karlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boss looking to score a takedown here. Karlson is defending well but Boss drives through and ends up in Karlson's guard.
Boss working some strikes from top position.
Karlson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karlson is proving hard to escape from.
Karlson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Karlson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karlson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boss tries to sprawl out of it but Karlson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Karlson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlson sets himself, and Boss steps forward looking for the clinch! Karlson avoids it this time.
Karlson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlson has closed the distance and engaged Boss in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss has Karlson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karlson tumbling to the mat - Boss dives into Karlson's guard.
Boss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karlson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boss, into his guard.
Karlson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tom Boss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karlson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karlson is trying to control the position but Boss postures up.
Karlson wants to stand up but Boss is controlling him.
Karlson being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karlson trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Karlson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boss dives on top into guard.
Karlson wants to stand and escape but Boss is having none of it.
Boss is looking to pass into half guard but Karlson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karlson is in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karlson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karlson is fighting to break Boss's control of his arms but Boss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boss misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlson was covering up waiting for the punch and Boss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karlson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boss manages to pass to side control.
Boss lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss passes into side control, despite Karlson's attempt to control the position.
Boss just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Karlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boss is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlson is defending well.
Boss stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boss closes the distance and pushes Karlson back into the cage.
Boss stops a takedown attempt from Karlson.
Karlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boss smiles and moves away.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss shoots in looking for a takedown but Karlson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlson to the mat! Karlson manages to get full guard.
Boss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boss working some strikes from top position.
Boss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karlson wants to sweep here but Boss controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss looking to pass the guard.
Boss works over Karlson with some ground and pound from guard.
Karlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boss wanted to stand there but Karlson had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Boss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss tries to move into range but Karlson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Boss!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Minerva (ranked 1068 p4p, 140 weight class) and Matt Black (ranked 2057 p4p, 215 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Minerva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Make The Money. Black has chosen Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby as his entrance music. Matt Black has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scott Minerva's chin.
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33
279 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Minerva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minerva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minerva looking for a sweep. Not yet Minerva, not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Black working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minerva has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black wants to control from the top but Minerva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black being controlled here momentarily.
Minerva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Black trying to control but Minerva is working from the bottom.
Minerva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minerva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Minerva throws out a powerful jab.
Minerva slips under a jab from Black.
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black wants to control from the top but Minerva keeps moving.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minerva is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Minerva dives on top into guard.
Minerva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minerva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Minerva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerva wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Minerva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Minerva continues to stall.
Minerva wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Minerva postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minerva stays in close to Black's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Black defending well as Minerva loads up on a big left hand.
Minerva lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Minerva.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Black shoots and misses
and Minerva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minerva connects with the punch.
Black dips to his left and cracks Minerva with an uppercut!
Minerva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott Minerva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minerva moves into the clinch.
Minerva lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
Minerva lands a shoulder strike.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minerva digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
That's time! Minerva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Minerva finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head.
That has opened up Matt Black's cut even more.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Minerva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Minerva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Black slips under a jab from Minerva.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black walks straight into a right hand from Minerva - that's dropped him! Minerva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Black from any more punishment! Black complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Minerva!
Scott Minerva is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Scott Minerva waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nickal (ranked 360 p4p, 55 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 1027 p4p, 140 weight class). Mathews has chosen Way Down We Go as his entrance music. Cameron Mathews has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bo Nickal's chin.
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178 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Nickal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickal throws a jab when Mathews was well out of range.
Mathews tries to land a front kick but Nickal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Nickal back into the cage.
Nickal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickal wants the takedown. Mathews is fighting it off but Nickal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mathews's guard against the cage.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mathews is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nickal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mathews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mathews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
Nickal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Nickal circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mathews to see if he's OK.
Nickal trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Nickal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mathews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nickal lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathews is looking to stand back up but Nickal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mathews.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews tries to kick Nickal off but Nickal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Mathews's temple.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Mathews's temple.
Mathews pushes Nickal off looking to stand but Nickal dives back in and keeps control.
Nickal works his way into full mount!
Mathews is in a horrible position here. Nickal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mathews really wants to buck Nickal off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickal landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nickal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mathews is rocked!
Nickal with the ground and pound from mount.
Mathews is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?
Mathews is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mathews takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nickal's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, 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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FIGHT
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