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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alikhan Suleimenov (ranked 4778 p4p, 23934 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 407 p4p, 447 weight class). Shrute is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Battlestart Galactica theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alikhan Suleimenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 73 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrute throws a leg kick which misses Suleimenov's front leg but catches the back leg as Suleimenov tries to avoid it.
Shrute tries to clinch up but Suleimenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Suleimenov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shrute sprawls and moves away.
Shrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suleimenov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shrute's half guard.
Still in half guard, Suleimenov seems content to control.
Suleimenov working over Shrute with some ground and pound. Shrute looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suleimenov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shrute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suleimenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suleimenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suleimenov passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimenov misses with the ground and pound.
Suleimenov slows the pace down.
Suleimenov landing a few strikes.
Shrute looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimenov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shrute has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suleimenov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shrute some visible discomfort.
Suleimenov is staying tight to Shrute's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Suleimenov working the body and head with strikes.
Suleimenov is working to tighten his grip on Shrute's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shrute has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Suleimenov is really squeezing tight and eventually Shrute passes out! Suleimenov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alikhan Suleimenov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baron Welch (ranked 2302 p4p, 5242 weight class) and Harrison Jackson (ranked 194 p4p, 280 weight class). Welch comes to the cage accompanied by Red Light. Jackson has chosen Devil Town - Cavetown as his entrance music. Harrison Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harrison Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Welch has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Welch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Welch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Welch throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Welch is stalling in the full guard.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Welch distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Welch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Welch won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Welch forces his way into half guard.
Welch winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Welch wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Welch throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welch is one step ahead there.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Welch is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson looking to control.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Welch distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Jackson 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.
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Welch slips an elbow through the middle.
Welch preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson controls Welch momentarily but Welch frees himself.
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Welch lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Welch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Welch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Welch wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Welch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Welch is proving a slippery customer.
Welch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
Welch has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch chips away with some ground and pound.
Welch stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Welch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Welch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Welch is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Welch's guard.
Welch looking to control.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Welch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Welch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Welch controlling him for the moment.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Welch's guard.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Welch is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Welch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Welch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Welch.
Jackson stands and throws Welch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Welch sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Welch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is thwarting Welch's attempts to control the position.
Welch is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Welch doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Welch is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baron Welch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Welch keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Welch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Welch manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Welch's guard.
That's four 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.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
Welch wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Welch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Welch looking for a sweep. Not yet Welch, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welch keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Welch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Welch dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Welch walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Welch defends it.
Welch tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Welch regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Welch.
Welch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch 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.
Welch keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Welch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Welch is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Welch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Welch preventing the sweep.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Welch stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Welch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson pulls Welch in to control the position.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Welch controlling from the top position.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Welch cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jackson is trying to keep Welch in close.
Welch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson wants to control but Welch postures up.
Welch scores with punches from side control.
Jackson is trying to control Welch's posture but Welch avoids it.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Welch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Welch is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Welch moves into full mount!
Welch looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Welch scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to hold on but Welch pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Welch 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Welch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Higgers (ranked 4640 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Momo Baki (ranked 375 p4p, 331 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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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Higgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Momo Baki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgers swings for the body but Baki moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Higgers as Baki shoots in.
Higgers really is a fat lump.
Higgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Baki.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Higgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baki avoids it.
Higgers keeps control of Baki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Higgers manages to break the clinch.
Baki cracks Higgers with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baki throws a head kick that Higgers semi-blocks.
Baki moves in looking to clinch but Higgers pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgers misses with a wild combination.
As Higgers backs off Baki throws a huge counter combo but Higgers manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baki fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baki. That's going to slow Higgers down.
Baki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgers is looking for a counter combo.
Higgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Baki drives through and clinches with Higgers against the cage.
Higgers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baki manages to break the clinch.
Higgers misses with a two punch combination.
Baki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Higgers does no damage.
Higgers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nate Higgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Higgers's face as Baki controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgers wants to control but Baki postures up.
Higgers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baki moves into full mount!
Baki looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgers is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Baki has taken his back!
Higgers tries to roll but Baki sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baki controlling from the back.
Baki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baki keeps control of the position easily here as Higgers tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baki is hanging on to Higgers's back as he tries to escape.
Higgers trying to get back to his feet but Baki is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Baki controlling the positon.
Higgers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Momo Baki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Higgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Baki to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgers misses with a two punch combination.
Baki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgers.
Baki sizes up Higgers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Higgers swivels and escapes.
Baki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgers.
We've been informed that Baki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Higgers misses.
Baki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baki swinging wildly here.
Baki lands with a right hand.
Higgers tries to move into range but Baki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baki pushes Higgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Baki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baki is trying to break the clinch but Higgers is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgers tries to circle away but Baki has him pinned against the cage.
Higgers trying to land knees to the body.
Baki manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Higgers. Beautiful body shot.
Nate Higgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baki with a nice cross.
Baki scores with a hook to the body. Higgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Higgers. Beautiful body shot.
Baki dodges the punch combination from Higgers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Baki.
Baki digs a good body shot into Higgers's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baki works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baki scores with a three punch combo!
Some bone on bone action there as Higgers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baki takes the fight into the clinch.
Baki manages to break the clinch.
Baki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Higgers. No joy for Baki on that attempt.
Momo Baki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Higgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Momo Baki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baki passes to full mount!
Baki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baki prevents Higgers from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baki controlling his opponent.
Higgers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Momo Baki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgers's guard.
Higgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgers is looking to stand up but Baki isn't so interested in that idea.
Higgers has his foot on Baki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baki works his way back into a safe position though.
Baki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baki works over Higgers's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baki.
Baki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Higgers misses with a wild body shot.
Baki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Baki.
Baki fails to land the takedown.
Baki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baki tries to bum rush Higgers with a series of wild strikes but Higgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Higgers misses with a wild body shot.
Baki throws a series of punches but Higgers moves out of range.
Baki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Higgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baki circles away quickly and effectively.
Baki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgers. Baki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momo Baki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baki.
Baki dives in and scores a takedown into Higgers's guard.
Baki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Higgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Higgers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baki is in close to Higgers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Higgers slips a jab and a cross from Baki.
Baki dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nate Higgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momo Baki.
Baki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Higgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baki circles away quickly and effectively.
Baki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgers was covering up waiting for the punch and Baki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nate Higgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momo Baki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momo Baki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baki 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momo Baki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciu Beddoes (ranked 4927 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 354 p4p, 211 weight class). Beddoes comes into the arena with 311 - Amber blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dexter Morgan enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maciu Beddoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Beddoes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beddoes dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Beddoes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beddoes misses with a low kick.
As Beddoes backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Beddoes manages to avoid it all.
Beddoes slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Beddoes.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Beddoes checks it
and Beddoes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoes lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beddoes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beddoes throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Morgan unleashes a big counter combination but Beddoes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beddoes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morgan unleashes a big counter combination but Beddoes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morgan misses with a leg kick.
Morgan drives through and clinches with Beddoes against the cage.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beddoes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Beddoes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoes breaks from the clinch.
Beddoes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morgan.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beddoes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beddoes motions for Morgan to come forward. Beddoes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beddoes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Beddoes pushes him off.
Morgan throws a body punch but Beddoes moves out of range.
Beddoes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beddoes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Beddoes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beddoes throws a big counter combination but Morgan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beddoes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Beddoes.
Beddoes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Beddoes misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddoes connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Beddoes swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Beddoes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beddoes connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beddoes.
Morgan wants to land a leg kick but Beddoes is out of range.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Beddoes does no damage.
A jab from Beddoes misses.
Beddoes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Beddoes avoids it.
Beddoes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beddoes misses with an uppercut.
Beddoes throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Beddoes cracks Morgan with a good jab.
Beddoes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Good work by Beddoes as he checks the leg kick.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beddoes to score with a decent uppercut.
Beddoes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Beddoes.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beddoes.
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beddoes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beddoes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beddoes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beddoes misses with a head kick.
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Beddoes's leg but Beddoes calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Beddoes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morgan.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beddoes feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Beddoes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddoes misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beddoes.
Beddoes throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Beddoes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beddoes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beddoes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Beddoes circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Beddoes avoids them all with ease.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Beddoes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciu Beddoes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beddoes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maciu Beddoes is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan tries a low kick but Beddoes avoids it.
Beddoes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beddoes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beddoes dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Beddoes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Beddoes saw that one coming.
Beddoes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beddoes moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Beddoes connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddoes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beddoes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beddoes. Beddoes obviously looking to wear him down.
Beddoes scores with a nice right hand.
Beddoes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morgan's head.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Beddoes's legs.
Beddoes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beddoes counters with a right hand to the body.
Beddoes avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Beddoes misses with the combination.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beddoes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morgan. Beddoes shrugs it off though.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Beddoes counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Beddoes lands.
Beddoes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beddoes moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Beddoes moved out of range.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beddoes.
Beddoes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddoes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left lands for Beddoes.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Beddoes.
Maciu Beddoes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beddoes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beddoes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Beddoes connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddoes as he connects with a hook.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Beddoes circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morgan misses with a hook. Beddoes ducked under it nicely.
Beddoes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beddoes cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
Morgan throws a right hand that Beddoes ducks under and follows up with a left that Beddoes also avoids with ease.
Beddoes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan 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.
Beddoes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morgan in his tracks.
Beddoes is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Beddoes connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a low kick but Beddoes moves out of range easily.
Beddoes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Beddoes pushes him off.
Beddoes connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Beddoes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Beddoes lands a high kick!
 Morgan is rocked!
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Beddoes moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Beddoes blocks the body kick.
Beddoes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beddoes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beddoes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beddoes scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Beddoes's head.
Beddoes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddoes 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.
Beddoes feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beddoes connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
Beddoes misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Beddoes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Beddoes finish him?
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Beddoes misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Beddoes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan misses with a hook.
Beddoes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beddoes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beddoes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beddoes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beddoes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beddoes throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciu Beddoes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beddoes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beddoes. Beddoes obviously looking to wear him down.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Beddoes saw that one coming.
Beddoes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan tries to clinch
and Beddoes counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beddoes.
Beddoes lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Beddoes.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Beddoes knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Beddoes finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beddoes to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Beddoes keeps it at a distance.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beddoes. Beddoes obviously looking to wear him down.
Beddoes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddoes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beddoes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beddoes lands with a slapping head kick.
Beddoes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beddoes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beddoes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddoes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beddoes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Beddoes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beddoes keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beddoes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Beddoes.
Beddoes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
Morgan walks into a jab.
Beddoes misses with a looping right.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beddoes. Beddoes obviously looking to wear him down.
Beddoes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beddoes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Beddoes pushes him off.
Beddoes blocks the body kick.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beddoes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beddoes lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Beddoes.
Jab by Beddoes.
Beddoes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morgan in his tracks.
Beddoes cracks Morgan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Morgan falls to his knees and Beddoes doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciu Beddoes!
Maciu Beddoes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Tarman (ranked 2516 p4p, 5220 weight class) and Donny Carlisle (ranked 242 p4p, 360 weight class). Donny Carlisle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Tarman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donny Carlisle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlisle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Chad Tarman has been cut.
Carlisle lands with a right hand.
Tarman leaves his chin hanging out and Carlisle seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tarman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Carlisle!
After the fight, Donny Carlisle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 854 p4p, 2659 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 98 p4p, 249 weight class). Sisko has chosen Kendrick Lamar - Money Trees as his entrance music. Benjamin Sisko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Sisko.
Sisko looks to land a right hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bjurstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom throws a series of strikes that have Sisko backpedaling.
 It looks like Benjamin Sisko has been cut.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom avoids the head kick by Sisko.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter punch.
Sisko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a few strikes there.
Bjurstrom slips a straight right by Sisko.
Sisko throws a shot from downtown. Bjurstrom moves away and avoids it.
Sisko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Sisko's head but Sisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
Bjurstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Sisko.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Sisko moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Sisko
and Bjurstrom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sisko manages to get to full guard.
Sisko wants to sweep here but Bjurstrom controlling him for the moment.
Bjurstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sisko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bjurstrom controls the pace.
Bjurstrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Sisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjurstrom defends it easily.
Sisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjurstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sisko is trying to control the position but Bjurstrom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko keeping full guard, as Bjurstrom tries to pass.
Sisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjurstrom is aware though and is defending well.
Bjurstrom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sisko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bjurstrom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sisko pulls down on the head and he's put Bjurstrom to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Sisko!
Benjamin Sisko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Claxton (ranked 1712 p4p, 2384 weight class) and Nuck Cong (ranked 156 p4p, 195 weight class). Max Claxton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Claxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuck Cong!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cong slips under a jab.
Cong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Claxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Cong is predictable there
and Claxton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Claxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Cong.
A jab lands there for Claxton.
Claxton scores with the left hand. Cong knows he should have avoided that one.
Cong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cong avoids the body shot from Claxton.
Cong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Claxton defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claxton dances in with a quick combination. Cong is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Claxton snaps Cong's head back. Cong stumbles backwards against the cage. Claxton steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cong's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cong just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Claxton!
Nuck Cong spoke after the fight, saying 'That was rigged. I demand an immediate rematch.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 834 p4p, 1047 weight class) and Seth Mansour (ranked 116 p4p, 138 weight class). Seth Mansour struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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181
21 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Very quick |
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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 46 - 30 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed Dudayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Mansour!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dudayev.
A punch combination from Mansour misses.
Dudayev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mansour on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dudayev tries a head kick but it misses.
Mansour looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mansour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mansour tries to move into range but Dudayev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mansour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dudayev.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot.
Dudayev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour counters with a nice leg kick.
Mansour drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev swinging wildly here.
Mansour is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudayev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mansour misses with a straight left.
Dudayev appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansour is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dudayev.
Mansour slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Mansour only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dudayev looks to land a combination but Mansour avoids it well.
Mansour misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dudayev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mansour walks into a left hand.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Dudayev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mansour darts in trying to clinch
and Dudayev counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Dudayev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Mansour.
Dudayev tries to bum rush Mansour with a series of wild strikes but Mansour uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mansour tries to bum rush Dudayev with a series of wild strikes but Dudayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dudayev misses with a head kick.
Mansour throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudayev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mansour looks winded!
Dudayev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudayev's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudayev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dudayev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mansour lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudayev off the cage and back into range.
Mansour wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
Dudayev cracks Mansour with a good jab.
Mansour on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudayev.
Mansour takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dudayev misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mansour misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Mansour as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansour cracks Dudayev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudayev lands a nice shot that snaps Mansour's head back.
Mansour tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudayev throws a leg kick that misses.
Dudayev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dudayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansour has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansour there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mansour moves out of range as Dudayev strikes.
Dudayev lands a jab to the nose.
Dudayev throws a hook but Mansour avoids it easily.
Dudayev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mansour tries to clinch but Dudayev moves away
and Dudayev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudayev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dudayev lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Dudayev misses.
Some wild striking there from Dudayev.
Mansour has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dudayev throws a sloppy head kick and Mansour moves out of range easily.
Mansour's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansour scrambles back to his feet.
Mansour fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mansour swings widly with a right hand
and Dudayev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Dudayev - just one landing.
Dudayev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour throws a series of punches but Dudayev moves out of range.
Mansour pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudayev cracks Mansour with a good jab.
Dudayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mansour.
Dudayev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mansour moves in looking to clinch but Dudayev pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dudayev throws a right hand that Mansour ducks under and follows up with a left that Mansour also avoids with ease.
Mansour has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudayev throws a nice head kick!
Dudayev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Dudayev moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMansour.
Mansour's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansour scrambles back to his feet.
Dudayev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mansour is rocked!
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansour is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudayev finish him?
A jab lands there for Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a big shot that misses.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev throws a sloppy head kick and Mansour moves out of range easily.
Jab by Dudayev.
Dudayev swinging wildly here.
Mansour is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev throws a head kick that misses.
Mansour swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle, before Dudayev throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mansour's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dudayev lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev made sure to mention his sponsor, AVALON in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 591 p4p, 1151 weight class) and Matsuda Takeshi (ranked 70 p4p, 137 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hisashi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feng Shui. Akahoshi Hisashi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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34
170
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167
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Akahoshi Hisashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi misses the shot to the body.
Hisashi misses with a straight left.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the body.
Hisashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hisashi cracks Takeshi with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi stops a takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hisashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsuda Takeshi.
Takeshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hisashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hisashi.
Hisashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hisashi but Hisashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hisashi throws a hook but Takeshi blocks it.
Hisashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeshi feints the counter takedown.
Takeshi looks for a takedown but Hisashi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hisashi stalks Takeshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takeshi's face. Takeshi staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Matsuda Takeshi has been cut.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hisashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice combination there by Hisashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi walks into a stiff left hand from Hisashi.
Takeshi is rocked!
Takeshi tries to move into range but Hisashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takeshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him?
Hisashi has closed the distance and engaged Takeshi in a clinch.
Takeshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeshi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hisashi can't fight it off and eventually Takeshi manages to take the fight to the floor. Hisashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hisashi is wriggling around but Takeshi manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi is looking to escape.
Hisashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet.
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Hisashi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hisashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi controlling the action here.
Hisashi is trying to stand up here but Takeshi is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Takeshi.
Takeshi uses his free foot to push down on Hisashi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hisashi.
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hisashi is now in Takeshi's guard. A big mistake from Takeshi there, giving up the dominant position!
Hisashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matsuda Takeshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hisashi works Takeshi's body with a nice hook.
Takeshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hisashi sizes up Takeshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hisashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Hisashi there.
Hisashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws out a powerful jab.
Takeshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hisashi lands a nice shot that snaps Takeshi's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeshi feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hisashi throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi throws out a powerful jab.
Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Takeshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeshi feints the counter takedown.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi wants to counter with a clinch but Hisashi pushes him away.
Takeshi walks into a stiff left hand from Hisashi.
Hisashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Hisashi throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
A big left from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeshi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hisashi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi cracks Hisashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hisashi is trying to get back to his feet.
Hisashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hisashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takeshi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hisashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi looks to move to half guard but instead Takeshi has passed into mount! Damn!
Takeshi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hisashi is trying to reverse the position but instead Takeshi has taken his back - oops!
Hisashi trying to control but not successfully.
Takeshi working for a choke but Hisashi reverses nicely into Takeshi 's guard.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Takeshi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Hisashi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hisashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hisashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hisashi wanted to stand there but Takeshi had control of the position.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matsuda Takeshi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takeshi defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hisashi defends it well.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hisashi.
Nice shot by Hisashi.
Takeshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hisashi. Hisashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeshi defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
And Takeshi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hisashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takeshi's head.
Takeshi fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeshi slips a straight right by Hisashi.
Hisashi with a hook.
Hisashi misses with a hook.
Takeshi feints the counter takedown.
Hisashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hisashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hisashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi misses with a hook.
Takeshi feints the counter takedown.
Hisashi connects with a body shot that sends Takeshi's belly button to the back.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi connects with a crisp jab.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hisashi misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisashi loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
Takeshi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Hisashi is working away.
Takeshi is pressing down on Hisashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hisashi is holding on for now.
Matsuda Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi wants to sweep but Takeshi has passed to side control!
Hisashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hisashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hisashi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takeshi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Hisashi wants to get back to full guard.
Hisashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hisashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hisashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Hisashi trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hisashi, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Miyao (ranked 204 p4p, 350 weight class) and Mickey Mfer (ranked 23 p4p, 42 weight class). Mickey Mfer 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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28
154
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Miyao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miyao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miyao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miyao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miyao tries to advance to mount but Mfer denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer struggling a bit here.
Miyao works to advance to full mount. Mfer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mfer is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Miyao working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mfer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mfer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyao is staying active.
Miyao working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is trying to escape the mount.
Miyao wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mfer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mfer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mfer trying to control but Miyao postures up.
Miyao thows a huge punch but Mfer dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao tries to pass to full mount but Mfer defends it.
Miyao passes to full mount!
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mfer is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Mfer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is trying to escape the mount.
Miyao fails to advance to Mfer's back.
Miyao working for a submission but Mfer is keeping him at bay.
Mfer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyao looking for a guillotine from mount but Mfer is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Miyao dominated that 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.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Miyao moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Miyao moves away and avoids it.
Miyao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mfer pushes Miyao off and gets back to his feet.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Miyao ducks down to avoid it.
Miyao closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Miyao pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyao moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Miyao is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Miyao moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Mfer.
Mfer swings for the body but Miyao moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Mfer.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Miyao off the cage and back into range.
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer punishes Miyao's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyao slips a jab from Mfer.
Mickey Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Mickey Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyao or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miyao slips a straight right by Mfer.
Miyao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mfer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mfer with a jab.
Miyao blocks a jab.
Miyao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miyao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyao shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miyao shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Miyao's head but Miyao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyao feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyao.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Miyao moves away and avoids it.
Miyao feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyao.
Mfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mfer duly obliges.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyao moves into the clinch successfully.
Miyao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Miyao.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer tries to work over Miyao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Miyao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mfer after a bit of a struggle.
Miyao has hold of one of Mfer's legs. Mfer is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyao gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mfer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyao blocking some punches.
Miyao tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Miyao tries to score a body lock takedown but Mfer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Miyao controls the action.
Mfer prevents the takedown attempt.
Miyao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer tries a body shot but Miyao blocks it.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miyaos head.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miyao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Miyao ducks down to avoid it.
Miyao throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Miyao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Miyao goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
A right hook to the body lands for Miyao.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao blocking some punches.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Miyao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyao.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao is looking for a takedown.
Miyao wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Miyao avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Miyao avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Miyao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyao lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mfer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mfer is staying active underneath Miyao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Miyao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
so Miyao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miyao is controlling him.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Miyao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyao is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Miyao ducks down to avoid it.
Miyao tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miyao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mfer's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is keen to just control but Mfer is a slippery customer.
Miyao prevents Mfer from improving his position.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Mfer is working away.
Mfer gets full guard.
Mfer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mfer really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mfer throws a right hand that Miyao ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyao also avoids with ease.
Miyao looks for a takedown but Mfer sprawls well.
Miyao shoots in and drives through. Mfer sprawls well.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mfer sprawls and moves away.
Miyao defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Miyao with a poor takedown
and Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyao.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Miyao's head but Miyao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miyao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Miyao slips the punch.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyao.
Mickey Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Mfer defending well.
Miyao passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Mfer is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miyao is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mfer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miyao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mfer turns into him and now he's in Miyao's guard.
Miyao 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mfer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mfer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer gets to his feet - Miyao follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mfer dominated that fourth 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. 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.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miyao tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it.
Miyao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mfer defends it nicely.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Miyao saw that one coming.
Mfer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Miyao ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miyao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyao jumps into guard, dragging Mfer to the mat.
Mfer wants to stand but Miyao is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyao keeping full guard, as Mfer tries to pass.
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.
Mfer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mickey Mfer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.
Mfer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miyao controls his leg.
Paulo Miyao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Miyao manages to get to full guard.
Mfer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyao is just out of range.
Miyao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mfer's half guard.
Miyao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paulo Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mfer defends it well.
Mfer is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyao is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyao is working for a kimura but Mfer is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Paulo Miyao.
I think Mfer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Mfer!
Mickey Mfer is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Mfer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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