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GC 562 Hawkins vs Money PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaden Nox (ranked 25953 p4p, 26105 weight class) and Sombat Banchamek (ranked 383 p4p, 391 weight class). Sombat Banchamek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaden Nox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sombat Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a one two combo.
Nox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banchamek's waist but Banchamek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nox off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Banchamek.
Nice sprawl there from Banchamek as Nox shoots in.
Banchamek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nox with a body shot.
Banchamek throws a nice looking combination but Nox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banchamek leaves Nox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaden Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Banchamek as Nox shoots in.
Banchamek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Banchamek! Nox is out on his feet! Banchamek rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nox is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nox is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sombat Banchamek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Almeida (ranked 4073 p4p, 5237 weight class) and Brian Moser (ranked 357 p4p, 407 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Moser!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moser 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.
Moser 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.
Moser cracks Almeida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Moser catches Almeida right on the button with a cross.
Moser misses with a hook.
Almeida throwing a counter right hand but Moser manages to avoid it.
Moser misses with a shot to the body
enabling Almeida to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moser or perhaps it was just good defense by Almeida, which made it look bad.
A jab from Moser misses.
Almeida throwing a counter right hand but Moser manages to avoid it.
Almeida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Moser.
Moser shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Moser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moser cracks Almeida with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cesar Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Moser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moser shoots and misses
and Almeida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moser throws a lazy uppercut
and Almeida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Moser is rocked!
Moser throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
Moser is still on wobbly legs! Can Almeida finish him?
Nice sprawl there from Almeida as Moser shoots in.
Moser seems to have recovered his senses.
Moser digs a good body shot into Almeida's ribs.
Moser misses with a wild combination.
Almeida throws a counter high kick but Moser was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moser has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesar Almeida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thibby Six (ranked 2432 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Miguel Braga (ranked 289 p4p, 402 weight class). Thibby Six had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thibby Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Braga!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense.
Braga tries to bum rush Six with a series of wild strikes but Six uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Six jabs Braga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Six swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Six leaves Braga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Six is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Six. No joy for Braga on that attempt.
Thibby Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Braga.
Nice takedown defense from Six. No joy for Braga on that attempt.
A lazy left from Six finds it's target.
Braga tries a head kick but it misses.
Six looks for the body kick but Braga saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braga or perhaps it was just good defense by Six, which made it look bad.
Six works the jab nicely.
Braga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Six's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Braga connects with a looping right hand.
Braga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Six.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six. Braga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Braga doesn't seem bothered though.
Six bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Six is looking to score with low kicks.
Braga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Six counters with a nice body kick.
Six throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Six moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Six lets loose with a powerful body kick. Braga will feel that in the morning.
Six throws a front kick that sends Braga stumbling back into the cage.
Six pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Six ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braga moves away.
Six misses with a head kick.
Braga darts in looking for a takedown but Six gets double underhooks and turns Braga into the cage.
Six is looking to wear down Braga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six.
Braga takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga checks a leg kick nicely.
Six turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Six throws a big shot that misses.
Braga throws a lazy right hand but Six sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braga has a takedown stuffed.
Miguel Braga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Six misses its target.
Six throws a wild body kick that Braga sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Braga misses.
Six scores with a kick to the midsection.
Six works the jab nicely.
Braga 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.
Braga lands a really nice looking cross but Six seems unphased.
Braga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Six lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Braga checks a low kick from Six.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Six's waist but Six gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
Six scores with a nice head shot.
Six jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Braga tries to clinch up but Six circles away and keeps his distance.
Six fires out a quick counter leg kick but Braga just manages to avoid it.
Six misses with a hook. Braga ducked under it nicely.
Six throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braga goes for a double leg but Six avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Six continues to drive forward.
Six was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Braga staying out of range there.
Jab by Six.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Six defends well and Braga ends up having to push Six into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Six looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Six but Six pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Six counters with a quick kick to the body but Braga blocks it.
Six lands with a kick to the temple. Braga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sloppy strikes from Braga. Those never looked like landing.
Thibby Six is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Six tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Six cracks Braga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Braga has his takedown stuffed
enabling Six to counter with a crisp jab.
Six throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Braga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Braga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Six lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braga slips a straight right by Six.
Six looks to land a body kick but Braga moved away.
Braga throws a shot from downtown. Six moves away and avoids it.
Braga tries to clinch there but Six circles away.
Six appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Braga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Six.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga closes the distance and clinches up with Six, looking for a takedown. Braga pushes Six against the cage but Six circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braga moves out of range of the body kick.
Six slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Six looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Six moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Six jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Braga misses with a hook
and Six counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Six scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Six fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Six misses with a low kick.
Braga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Six stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Six wants it to stay on the feet.
Six wants to land a leg kick but Braga is out of range.
Six showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braga.
Six scores with a push kick.
Six swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Six misses.
Six ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thibby Six dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Braga misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Six.
Braga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Six ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Six fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Six bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Braga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Six looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
Six 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.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Six.
Six moves away from the strike by Braga.
Six slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Braga.
Six moves into range and connects with a jab.
Six pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Braga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Braga misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga misses with an uppercut.
Braga 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.
Braga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Six shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Braga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Six tried to score with a low kick but Braga checks it.
Six throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Six defending well as Braga loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Six, as that shot connected.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Six defends well and Braga ends up having to push Six into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Braga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Six.
Six lands a glancing blow to the side of Braga's head.
Six connects with an inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Braga might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Six has got the better of the exchanges.
Six with a hook.
Nice jab there from Six.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six throws a nice inside leg kick.
Braga blocks a leg kick.
Six is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braga can do to turn this around?
A jab from Braga does it's job there.
A jab from Braga does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six lands with a thumping leg kick.
Braga moves out of range as Six throws a body kick.
Braga misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Six.
A big right from Braga misses.
Six throwing a counter right hand but Braga manages to avoid it.
Braga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Braga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Braga backs away, Six returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Six connects with a leg kick.
Six jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
Braga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Braga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six. Braga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Six defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braga.
Six swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibby Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Braga.
Six is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Six thows a body kick. Braga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Braga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt
and Six cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Six uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braga.
Nice defenses there by Six.
Six ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braga moves away.
A little jabbing left from Braga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six is looking to land body kicks.
Braga connects with a nice looking jab.
Six scores with a nice strike.
Six misses with a looping left.
Six slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Braga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Braga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six.
Braga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six. Six obviously looking to wear him down.
Braga with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Braga misses the target.
Six misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
Six scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Six.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Six defends well and Braga ends up having to push Six into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Braga is trying desperately to land a takedown but Six is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Braga.
Braga missing with a left hand there. Six was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Braga misses the target.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six feints and then cracks Braga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braga down.
Six throws a front kick that sends Braga stumbling back into the cage.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Six is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Six circles away and we're back to standing.
Six appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Braga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Six misses with a wild body shot.
Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Six defends it nicely.
Braga is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six connects with a looping right hand.
Braga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thibby Six dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Six throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
Thibby Six is winning the standup battle so far.
Six connects with a single shot there.
Six jabs Braga right on the nose. Braga blinks but takes it well.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Braga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six. Six obviously looking to wear him down.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Six is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Six circles away and we're back to standing.
Braga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Six tries to avoid it but Braga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Six to the ground. Six escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thibby Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Braga.
Braga misses with a few strikes there.
Braga 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.
Six changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Six connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braga's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Six.
Braga throws a looping overhand right but Six ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six. Six obviously looking to wear him down.
Six lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Six throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Braga misses with a hook
and Six connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Six lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six walks into a left hand.
Braga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Six tenderised Braga's leg. Braga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Six jabs Braga right on the nose. Braga blinks but takes it well.
Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Six defends it nicely.
Braga shoots for a takedown but Six saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Six.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Six.
Braga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Braga throws the left hand but Six avoids the punch easily.
Braga misses with a hook. Six ducked under it nicely.
Six lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Six.
Six looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Braga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braga tries for a takedown but Six sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braga.
Six tries to land a front kick but Braga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Braga. That snapped Six's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense.
Six throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Braga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six jabs Braga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Six pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Six moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Six. That snapped Braga's head back.
Six lands a lovely overhand right.
Braga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Braga throws a body punch but Six moves out of range.
Six ducks under a wild hook from Braga.
Six lands with a thumping leg kick.
Six throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Six.
Six gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Six digs a good body shot into Braga's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga throws a nice looking combination but Six bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Six connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braga's hands.
Braga drops his hands momentarily and Six takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Six lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Six. Braga shrugs it off though.
Six cracks Braga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Six's corner calls for a 1-2. Six obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Six lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Six throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braga throws a good cross that connects.
Braga misses with a few strikes there.
Six fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Six, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braga moves away from the strike by Six.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Six counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga misses with a looping left.
Six lands a right hook to the body.
Six works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Six.
Braga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Six tries to avoid it but Braga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Six to the ground. Six escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Six with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Six avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braga shoots for a double leg takedown but Six sprawls well. He's pushed Braga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Six throwing a counter right hand but Braga manages to avoid it.
Miguel Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Six finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Six tests Braga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Six dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six's corner calls for a 1-2. Six obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Six lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thibby Six is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Six.
Six fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thibby Six showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Six has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thibby Six!
After winning the bout, Thibby Six thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casimir Volkov (ranked 2358 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Cyrus Warner (ranked 227 p4p, 275 weight class). Cyrus Warner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casimir Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyrus Warner!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters by clinching up.
Volkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Volkov manages to end up in side control.
Warner is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Warner gets back to half guard.
Volkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Volkov there.
Warner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warner trying to control but Volkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Volkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but Warner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
Volkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warner scores with a few weak punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Warner is doing well to control the position and prevent Volkov from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but Warner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
Volkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warner taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
Warner wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Warner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Volkov prevents Warner from improving his position.
Warner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov decides to return to a standing position.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov forces Warner back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov has Warner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Volkov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Warner tumbling to the mat - Volkov dives into Warner's guard.
Warner managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimir Volkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warner as he avoids it easily.
Warner wants to counter with a clinch but Volkov pushes him away.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Warner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casimir Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cyrus Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warner shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Cyrus Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warner connects with an inside leg kick.
Warner shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Warner slips the punch.
Volkov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWarner.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Warner, which made it look bad.
Warner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Warner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warner's guard.
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
Warner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkov escapes and throws Warner's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Volkov scoring with punches and elbows.
Warner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warner trying his best to control but Volkov has mounted him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner is working to get back to half guard.
Volkov lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands with some strikes.
Warner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Casimir Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warner tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
Warner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkov lands a heavy elbow.
Volkov avoids the attempt from Warner to control.
Warner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner working to try and regain half guard.
Volkov tries to control but Warner wriggling away.
Warner is bucking up trying to escape but Volkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warner is looking to get to half guard.
Volkov 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.
Casimir Volkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Warner has his takedown stuffed
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Warner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Volkov's waist but Volkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warner off to one side.
Volkov takes a swing at Warner's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warner is defended easily by Volkov.
Casimir Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Warner.
Volkov darts in and clinches Warner up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warner prevents it.
Warner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Warner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Warner keeps it at a distance.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warner pinned against the cage. Warner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warner scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Warner. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Warner in a clinch.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warner moves away.
No luck for Warner with that takedown attempt.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Warner moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warner is defended easily by Volkov.
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Warner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is pressed up against the cage. Warner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volkov down to the mat. Volkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Warner back into the cage.
Warner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warner has hold of one of Volkov's legs. Volkov is fighting the takedown attempt but Warner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Volkov pushes Warner off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner fails to land with a series of punches.
Warner has a takedown stuffed.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Casimir Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Warner in a clinch.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Warner manages to get underhooks.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Warner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cyrus Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casimir Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkov, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casimir Volkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kjeld Nuis (ranked 1903 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Jaylan Spence (ranked 196 p4p, 320 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kjeld Nuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaylan Spence!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuis as he jumps to the side.
Nuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuis fails to land with a series of punches.
Spence moves out of range as Nuis strikes.
Nuis throws a combination that misses
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nuis takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
Nuis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spence closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuis keeping his opponent close.
Nuis is trying to improve his position.
Spence tries to stand but Nuis is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence trying to control the action but Nuis is working from the bottom.
Nuis can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nuis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spence's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nuis is looking for a sweep. Spence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nuis wants to control but Spence is keeping busy.
Nuis is staying active underneath Spence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nuis is trying is best to control the position here.
Nuis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spence.
Nuis moves into full guard.
Spence trying to control but Nuis is working from the bottom.
Nuis controlling the position.
Spence scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nuis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spence is fighting to break Nuis's control of his arms but Nuis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nuis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuis is stalling here. Spence is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nuis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Spence has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spence wants to control but Nuis is keeping him busy.
Spence is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nuis struggling a bit here.
Nuis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuis keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nuis is looking to regain half guard here but Spence keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nuis is working hard here to advance position.
Nuis regains half guard.
Spence is trying to control. Nuis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spence sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuis is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuis trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kjeld Nuis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spence gets a takedown into half guard.
Nuis is trying to maintain the position but Spence is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuis manages to get to full guard.
Spence trying to control but Nuis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence wanted to stand there but Nuis had control of the position.
Nuis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spence controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuis keeping moving, preventing Spence from controlling successfully.
Nuis controlling Spence's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Spence.
Nuis fails to land with a series of punches.
Spence takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spence swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nuis counters with a stiff right hand.
Nuis throws out a powerful jab.
Spence shoots in and gets a takedown into Nuis's guard.
Nuis has Spence pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuis looking for a sweep. Not yet Nuis, not yet.
Spence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuis is pulling down on Spence's head. It's preventing any offense from Spence, at least for the moment.
Spence stopping the sweep attempt from Nuis.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spence trying to control but Nuis is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kjeld Nuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuis misses with the combination.
Spence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nuis trying to control the position but instead, Spence has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nuis into the cage.
Spence has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nuis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nuis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spence is hanging on to Nuis's back as he tries to escape.
Nuis turns into Spence and is now in his guard.
Spence working for a triangle but Nuis defends it easily.
Nuis trying to control but Spence is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuis passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Spence is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaylan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nuis slaps away a takedown attempt from Spence, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaylan Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuis fails to land with a series of punches.
Spence tries to clinch but Nuis moves out of range.
Nuis is looking to counter punch.
Spence gets a clinch.
Nuis is trying to pull guard but Spence has him pressed against the cage.
Spence has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nuis uses from the top position.
Spence has Nuis pulled in close to control his posture.
Spence wants to hit a sweep here but Nuis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spence there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nuis slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence wants to improve his position but Nuis is controlling well.
Spence is trying to control but can't.
Nuis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spence with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spence wants to get back to full guard.
Nuis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spence wants to control but Nuis is keeping busy.
Nuis is stalling here. Spence is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nuis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Spence has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Spence seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nuis is trying to get back to half guard.
Spence working away.
Nuis is looking for a sweep.
Spence trying to control the action but Nuis is working from the bottom.
Nuis sneaks back into half guard.
Spence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuis is controlling Spence's trapped leg to prevent Spence from advancing to side control.
Spence trying to control the action but Nuis is working from the bottom.
Spence controlling the action here.
Nuis wants to get back to full guard.
Spence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nuis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like Spence is going to stand back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Nuis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spence steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nuis.
Spence takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nuis digs a good body shot into Spence's ribs.
Spence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nuis avoids it really well and circles away.
Kjeld Nuis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaylan Spence.
Spence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Nuis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kjeld Nuis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuis 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kjeld Nuis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Trickle (ranked 2617 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Yair Shalit (ranked 132 p4p, 73 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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19
271
2 - 1 - 0 |
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Trickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yair Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trickle checks it well.
Shalit shoots in looking for a takedown. Trickle tries to sprawl out of it but Shalit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trickle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shalit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trickle avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Trickle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Shalit shoots and misses
and Trickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick Trickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Shalit.
Shalit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trickle connects with a right hand. Shalit shakes it off.
 It looks like Yair Shalit has been cut.
Trickle swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit misses with a hook
and Trickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Shalit
and Trickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Trickle.
Trickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shalit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shalit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trickle circles away.
Trickle fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shalit to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shalit looks to clinch but Trickle throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shalit taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dick Trickle!
A very excited looking Dick Trickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Hawkins (ranked 1452 p4p, 1774 weight class) and Michael Money (ranked 182 p4p, 205 weight class). Money has chosen Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want) as his entrance music. Michael Money is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cooper Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Money!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Money tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Money lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Money backwards.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Hawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawkins taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawkins.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Money.
Hawkins has Money pressed against the cage.
Hawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Money's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Hawkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Money can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawkins gets through Money's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins pushes Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawkins.
A short uppercut from Money.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money lands a nice shot to the body.
Money has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Money can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
I was talking to Hawkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hawkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Money.
A big right from Money misses.
Money throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Money scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Money lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Money works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Money misses with an uppercut
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Money.
Hawkins has closed the distance and engaged Money in a clinch.
Money lands a nice uppercut.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Money.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money is working Hawkins over against the cage.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins is leaning against Money and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Money lands with a left to the head.
Hawkins is working Money over against the cage.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Money working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Money's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Money can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins misses with a body punch.
Money misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land.
Money lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Money.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Money misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Money jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Money.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
Money throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cooper Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Money misses with a straight left.
As Money tries to get set, Hawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Money manages to avoid the attempt.
Money misses with an uppercut.
Hawkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Money moved out of range.
Money misses with a right hand
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins drives through and clinches with Money against the cage.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawkins lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money lands a right hand.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins blocks an uppercut.
Money tries to throw a body punch but Hawkins avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage.
Money misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Money working aggressively here.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Hawkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins presses Money against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Hawkins tries to tie him up.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Money tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hawkins.
Hawkins blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Money blocks an uppercut.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Money.
Money digs a right hand into Hawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawkins's gas tank.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Money takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins lands with a right to the head.
Cooper Hawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawkins tries to work over Money's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.
Stalling in the clinch from Hawkins.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hawkins has Money pressed against the cage.
Money misses with the head strike.
Money blocking some punches.
Money lands with a right to the head.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Money tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Hawkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Money throws an off balance right hand
and Hawkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooper Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Money misses with a kick to the body.
Money throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawkins.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Money working aggressively here.
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Money throws a head punch that misses.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money cracks Hawkins with a nice body shot.
Money misses with the head strike.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Money.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Money.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
Money breaks from the clinch.
Money scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Hawkins there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money misses the shot to the body.
Money throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Money.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Money throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Money lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Money swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Money off the cage and back into range.
Hawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Money bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Money throws a right hand that misses
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Money throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Money misses with a body shot.
Money misses with a body shot.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
Money swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawkins 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cooper Hawkins!
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