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EFC 70: Pacquiao vs. Kurken PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viper PG Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viper PG Master!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped PG Master in his tracks.
McDonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
PG Master is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
PG Master has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
PG Master looking to control.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but PG Master is retaining full guard.
PG Master is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
PG Master wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald tries to kick PG Master off but PG Master keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
PG Master throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow PG Master to pass to mount.
McDonald tries to kick PG Master off but PG Master keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
PG Master is looking for a kimura here.
PG Master is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time PG Master.
McDonald looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald 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.
PG Master stops McDonald from standing up.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing PG Master from controlling successfully.
PG Master stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
PG Master looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
PG Master looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but PG Master is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but PG Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PG Master looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald winds up and cracks PG Master with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PG Master throws out the jab.
PG Master misses with a straight right.
PG Master bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
PG Master pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PG Master jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PG Master scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
PG Master jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
PG Master misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a three punch combo that has PG Master backing up. PG Master nods at McDonald to acknowledge the strikes.
PG Master looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
PG Master swinging wildly here.
McDonald wants to clinch.
A jab from PG Master misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PG Master moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PG Master.
McDonald moves out of range as PG Master strikes.
PG Master misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by PG Master.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
PG Master throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
PG Master is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PG Master is keeping the position for now.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PG Master is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but McDonald frees his head nicely. Oh but PG Master has switched to an armbar! McDonald is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Viper PG Master!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Cordera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kharghai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here comes the boom. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Cordera!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordera misses with a head kick.
Cordera doesn't manage to clinch there - Kharghai circles away.
Cordera is looking to clinch but Kharghai is avoiding it.
Cordera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kharghai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cordera wants to hit a switch here but Kharghai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cordera there!
Cordera is trying desperately to improve position.
Kharghai avoids the attempt from Cordera to control.
Kharghai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Kato Cordera has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai avoids the attempt from Cordera to control.
Cordera is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Kharghai.
Cordera is rocked!
Kharghai unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cordera wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kharghai celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Kharghai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sotiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haydar Hede Hede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sotiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haydar Hede Hede!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hede Hede slips under a jab from Sotiar.
Hede Hede moves into the clinch.
Sotiar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sotiar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hede Hede wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sotiar digs a right hand into Hede Hede's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hede Hede's gas tank.
Hede Hede has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sotiar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hede Hede working for a choke but Sotiar reverses nicely into Hede Hede 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotiar 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.
Sotiar forces his way into half guard.
Sotiar prevents Hede Hede from improving his position.
Sotiar wants to take a breather but Hede Hede is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiar wants to pass to mount but Hede Hede is defending the position.
Hede Hede is trying to maintain the position but Sotiar is very close to passing his half guard.
Hede Hede is staying active underneath Sotiar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sotiar is thwarting Hede Hede's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sotiar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hede Hede is able to avoid easily.
Hede Hede uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sotiar.
Hede Hede throws a right hand that Sotiar ducks under and follows up with a left that Sotiar also avoids with ease.
Hede Hede shoots in for a takedown but Sotiar shows good takedown defense.
Hede Hede tries to bum rush Sotiar with a series of wild strikes but Sotiar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sotiar connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hede Hede. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hede Hede.
Hede Hede throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sotiar thows a body shot but no joy.
Hede Hede fails to land the takedown.
Sotiar throws a shot from downtown. Hede Hede moves away and avoids it.
Sotiar throws a head kick that misses.
Sotiar tries to score with a low kick but Hede Hede moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hede Hede checks a leg kick.
A combination from Hede Hede does no damage.
Hede Hede tries to clinch but Sotiar is having none of it.
Hede Hede throws a combination. Sotiar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hede Hede wants to clinch.
Hede Hede shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotiar pinned against the cage. Sotiar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Sotiar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haydar Hede Hede.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hede Hede shoots for a double leg takedown but Sotiar sprawls well. He's pushed Hede Hede's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sotiar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sotiar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hede Hede.
Sotiar throws a leg kick but Hede Hede sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sotiar misses with an uppercut.
Sotiar takes a swing at Hede Hede's ribcage but misses.
Hede Hede moves out of range of the body kick from Sotiar.
Hede Hede takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Haydar Hede Hede has been cut.
The fighters circling - Sotiar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sotiar throws a low kick but Hede Hede moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark Sotiar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hede Hede swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sotiar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hede Hede circles away quickly and effectively.
Sotiar throws a combination that misses
and Hede Hede counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sotiar's guard now.
Sotiar is looking for a triangle but Hede Hede pushes his legs off easily.
Hede Hede drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hede Hede jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hede Hede would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hede Hede drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hede Hede jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hede Hede passes Sotiar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hede Hede sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sotiar defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Sotiar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haydar Hede Hede's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sotiar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hede Hede is out of range and Sotiar settles back down.
Sotiar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Hede Hede.
Sotiar throws a low kick but Hede Hede moves out of range easily.
Hede Hede fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sotiar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Hede Hede 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sotiar throws a series of punches but Hede Hede moves out of range.
Hede Hede slips under a jab from Sotiar.
Sotiar is looking to slow Hede Hede down with leg kicks.
Hede Hede blocks a jab.
Sotiar misses with a low kick as Hede Hede jumps back.
Sotiar avoids the head kick by Hede Hede.
Hede Hede uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sotiar.
Sotiar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sotiar leaves Hede Hede with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hede Hede uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sotiar.
Sotiar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hede Hede will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotiar loads up on a big right hand but Hede Hede slips the punch.
Hede Hede walks into a straight right hand from Sotiar.
That has opened up Haydar Hede Hede's cut even more.
Hede Hede throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hede Hede looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sotiar misses with a looping left.
Sotiar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hede Hede sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hede Hede moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sotiar misses with a body shot
and Hede Hede counters with a shoot takedown. Sotiar fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiar pulls Hede Hede in to control the position.
Sotiar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sotiar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hede Hede trying to control but Sotiar is working from the bottom.
Sotiar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hede Hede defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hede Hede drops back looking for a leg! Sotiar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sotiar manages to kick Hede Hede off! Hede Hede jumps back into Sotiar's guard.
Sotiar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sotiar 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sotiar's head.
Hede Hede gets to his feet. Sotiar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hede Hede ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sotiar throws a body kick the misses
and Hede Hede counters by moving into the clinch.
Sotiar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hede Hede looking for a takedown.
Mark Sotiar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haydar Hede Hede.
Sotiar is trying to break the clinch but Hede Hede has him pressed against the cage.
Sotiar being controlled against the cage.
Hede Hede prevents a body shot from Sotiar.
Sotiar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hede Hede.
Sotiar blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Hede Hede.
Sotiar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hede Hede lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sotiar backwards.
Hede Hede blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sotiar.
Sotiar is pressed up against the cage. Hede Hede has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sotiar down to the mat. Sotiar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sotiar scores with a three punch combo!
Sotiar misses with a few strikes there.
Hede Hede lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sotiar circles away quickly and effectively.
Hede Hede shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotiar but Sotiar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hede Hede rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sotiar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sotiar throws a sloppy head kick and Hede Hede moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sotiar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haydar Hede Hede's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hede Hede blocks a head kick by Sotiar.
Hede Hede wants to clinch.
Hede Hede shoots in looking for a takedown. Sotiar tries to sprawl out of it but Hede Hede keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sotiar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sotiar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Sotiar does no damage.
Sotiar swings for the body but Hede Hede moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hede Hede shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotiar but Sotiar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hede Hede shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sotiar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sotiar is looking to regain half guard here but Hede Hede keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hede Hede looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hede Hede is just content to waste time from the top position. Sotiar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hede Hede takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sotiar is looking for a triangle but Hede Hede pushes his legs off easily.
Hede Hede drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hede Hede jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sotiar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sotiar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hede Hede drops back looking for a leg! Sotiar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sotiar manages to kick Hede Hede off! Hede Hede jumps back into Sotiar's guard.
Sotiar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hede Hede scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hede Hede chips away with some ground and pound.
Haydar Hede Hede has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hede Hede trying to control but Sotiar is working from the bottom.
Hede Hede advances to half guard.
Haydar Hede Hede has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede is working for a kimura but Sotiar is defending it quite comfortably.
Sotiar wants to control but Hede Hede is keeping busy.
Hede Hede is trying to work for a kimura but Sotiar is defending well.
Sotiar tries to roll over but Hede Hede keeps him under control.
Sotiar trying to hold on to Hede Hede's head to control him but Hede Hede postures up.
Hede Hede not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hede Hede seems to be looking for submissions.
Sotiar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hede Hede postures up in Sotiar's guard and throws a big left but Sotiar blocks it.
Sotiar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hede Hede's guard.
Hede Hede is adopting a defensive guard.
Sotiar looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotiar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mark Sotiar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hede Hede keeping moving, preventing Sotiar from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haydar Hede Hede.
I think Sotiar 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Sotiar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Waits - Going out west.. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
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153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Johansson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson misses with a takedown
and Angle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angle.
Johansson is trying to keep Angle in close.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angle chips away with some ground and pound.
Angle 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.
Johansson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Angle!
Angle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to advance position but Angle won't allow it.
Angle is trying to control but can't.
Johansson thows a huge punch but Angle dodges it nicely.
Johansson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Angle reverses the position - he's now on top in Johansson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Angle isn't so interested in that idea.
Angle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johansson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johansson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johansson!
Angle is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johansson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Angle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johansson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Angle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johansson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Angle regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle wants to improve his position but Johansson is controlling well.
Angle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Angle defending well though.
Johansson drops an elbow to the side of Angle's head.
Johansson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johansson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johansson stands and steps away. Angle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Johansson with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angle is defended easily by Johansson.
Angle is breathing heavily.
Angle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Angle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Angle was covering up waiting for the punch and Johansson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johansson defends well.
Johansson with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johansson working some strikes from top position.
Angle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johansson defends well.
Johansson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice combination there by Johansson.
Hugo Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson scores with a jab. Angle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Angle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johansson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Johansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Johansson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Angle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Angle with that takedown attempt.
Angle tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Angle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson throws a hook but Angle blocks it.
Angle gets caught flat footed, as Johansson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johansson is working Angle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Angle has wrist control.
Angle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johansson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johansson has managed to get both his arms back between Angle's legs - danger averted.
Hugo Johansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johansson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.
Johansson postures up in Angle's guard and throws a big left but Angle blocks it.
Johansson landing with the ground and pound.
Johansson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Angle has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johansson doesn't defend quickly enough and Angle has managed to lock this one up! Can Johansson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Angle on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ty Angle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kendall Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a double jab
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King gets a takedown into half guard.
King content to control rather than advance.
King moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that!
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to ground and pound but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robinson?
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on?
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
King sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King working the ground and pound effectively.
Robinson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from King! Robinson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bako King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huaka i Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po comes into the arena with Misirlou by Dick Dale & The Del Tones blaring out of the sound system. Karvakorva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Hells Bells. 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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27
183 lbs
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177 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huaka i Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karvakorva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
Po throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Po.
Nice body kick there by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Po stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Karvakorva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Karvakorva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karvakorva wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karvakorva.
Po throws the left hand but Karvakorva avoids the punch easily.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Po as he avoids it easily.
Huaka i Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Karvakorva forces Po back against the cage and clinches.
Po gets through Karvakorva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Po creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karvakorva tries to land a knee to the head but Po blocks with his arms.
Karvakorva tries to land a knee to the head but Po blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Po throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karvakorva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Po fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karvakorva throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Karvakorva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karvakorva is looking to score with low kicks.
Po misses with a looping left.
Po avoids the head kick by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Po digs a good hook to Karvakorva's body.
Karvakorva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Po takes a kick to the side of the head.
Po throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karvakorva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Po is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Karvakorva tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva misses with a head kick.
Po lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Po.
Jukkis Karvakorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karvakorva shoots for a double leg takedown but Po sprawls well. He's pushed Karvakorva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karvakorva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karvakorva dodges the punch combination from Po.
Karvakorva defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Po misses.
Karvakorva tries to clinch but Po moves out of range.
Po scores with a body shot.
Po cracks Karvakorva with an open hand slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Po!
Karvakorva tries to clinch up but Po circles away and keeps his distance.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva tries to clinch up.
Karvakorva misses with a takedown attempt - Po sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Po avoids the head kick by Karvakorva.
The fighters circling - Po throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Po's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Po duly obliges.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Huaka i Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karvakorva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy body shot
and Po counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karvakorva looks gassed!
Karvakorva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karvakorva is rocked!
Po cracks Karvakorva with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huaka i Po!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Roc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock superstar. Pierre Saint Roc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
217 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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27
217 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Saint Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saint Roc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shields stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shields throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Roc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saint Roc lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saint Roc blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
A shot in the inside from Saint Roc.
A short body shot lands from Saint Roc as the two fighters clinch.
Saint Roc is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saint Roc down to the mat. Saint Roc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saint Roc throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc blocks a head kick by Shields.
A jab from Saint Roc does it's job there.
Nice shot by Saint Roc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Roc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Saint Roc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Shields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shields looks gassed!
Shields dives in and grabs Saint Roc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint Roc pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
Saint Roc lands a big right hook! Shields looks hurt but is still standing! Saint Roc lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shields falls down and Saint Roc dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shields's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Saint Roc runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierre Saint Roc!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahman Ahmalabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia's entrance music is Bulls on Parade. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
267 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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22
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahman Ahmalabolic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmalabolic slips under a jab from Maia.
Ahmalabolic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahmalabolic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahmalabolic scores with a takedown into Maia's guard.
Ahmalabolic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahmalabolic preventing the sweep.
Ahmalabolic wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Ahmalabolic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahmalabolic wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Ahmalabolic looking to pass the guard.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic is working Maia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahmalabolic throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmalabolic stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Ahmalabolic from controlling successfully.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahmalabolic is one step ahead there.
Ahmalabolic wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Ahmalabolic stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahmalabolic manages to get himself to full guard.
Maia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ahmalabolic pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahmalabolic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahmalabolic is on top in guard.
Maia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahmalabolic won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Ahmalabolic pushes down on Maia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahmalabolic is taking a breather. Maia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic passes to side control.
Maia regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahmalabolic connects with a nice short shot to Maia's temple.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Ahmalabolic sits in half guard.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahmalabolic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahmalabolic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maia wants to improve his position but Ahmalabolic is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahmalabolic lands a nice short elbow.
Maia won't allow Ahmalabolic to pass to mount.
Maia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahmalabolic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maia moves into full guard.
Ahmalabolic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahmalabolic trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia has his foot on Ahmalabolic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahmalabolic works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahmalabolic preventing the sweep.
Ahmalabolic scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahmalabolic pushes down on Maia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahman Ahmalabolic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahmalabolic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmalabolic misses with a straight left.
Maia moves away from the strike by Ahmalabolic.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahmalabolic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmalabolic is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Ahmalabolic has control of the leg.
Maia wants to control but Ahmalabolic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Ahmalabolic working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahmalabolic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rahman Ahmalabolic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahmalabolic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahmalabolic is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahmalabolic working the head and body with strikes.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmalabolic winds up and cracks Maia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahmalabolic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ahmalabolic there.
Ahmalabolic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maia is staying active underneath Ahmalabolic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahmalabolic.
Maia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahmalabolic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maia's head.
Ahmalabolic controlling from the top position.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahmalabolic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahmalabolic is positioning himself well to prevent Maia advancing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmalabolic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
Ahmalabolic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahmalabolic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia thows a big elbow that misses.
Maia thows a big elbow that misses.
Maia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahmalabolic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahmalabolic has escaped and now he's on top!
Ahmalabolic trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmalabolic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahmalabolic throwing strikes but missing.
Maia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ahmalabolic rolls with it to try and escape but Maia cranks on the arm and Ahmalabolic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miko Maia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Allanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allanson's entrance music is Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?. A fine choice. 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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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Allanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan KO!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts KO, as that shot connected.
Allanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but KO is out of range and Allanson settles back down.
KO looks to land a combination but Allanson avoids it well.
KO takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Allanson slips a jab from KO.
Allanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ivan KO has been cut.
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!
KO on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allanson. Allanson obviously looking to wear him down.
KO looks gassed!
Allanson throws a jab when KO was well out of range.
Allanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KO manages to avoid it.
Allanson is looking to land body kicks.
Allanson lands a leg kick that knocks KO off balance momentarily.
Allanson throws a jab but it's blocked by KO.
KO throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO avoids the head kick by Allanson.
A jab from KO misses.
Allanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KO.
Allanson throws the left hand but KO avoids the punch easily.
Allanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and KO counters with a nice uppercut.
Allanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allanson closes the distance but KO moves to the side
and KO counters with a straight right hand.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KO dodges the punch combination from Allanson.
KO sizes up Allanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
KO wants to clinch.
KO is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
KO slips a straight right by Allanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Allanson.
Allanson works KO's body with a nice hook.
Allanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KO walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allanson throws a series of punches but KO moves out of range.
Allanson 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.
KO displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allanson throws out the jab.
KO falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allanson counters with a nice body kick.
Allanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allanson throws a sloppy head kick and KO moves out of range easily.
Allanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andy Allanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
KO throws a hook to the side of Allanson's head but Allanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KO throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allanson throws a jab when KO was well out of range.
Allanson tries to bum rush KO with a series of wild strikes but KO uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allanson lands a front kick.
Allanson throws a jab but it's blocked by KO.
Allanson cracks KO with an open hand slap.
Allanson lands a nice shot that snaps KO's head back.
KO lands a nice looking body shot.
KO blocks a jab.
KO avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allanson.
KO misses with a punch on the inside.
Allanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KO avoids it.
Knees to the body from Allanson.
Allanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KO.
KO lands with a short punch from the clinch.
KO prevents the takedown attempt.
KO swings wildly with an uppercut but Allanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
KO doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allanson has KO pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. KO manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Allanson missing with knees to the body.
KO misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allanson is trying to drag KO to the mat but KO just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Allanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KO avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Allanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan KO's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Allanson swats away the attempt to clinch by KO.
Allanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and KO counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Allanson thuds a left hand into KO's body.
Allanson misses with a head kick.
Allanson throws an overhand right that lands on KO's shoulder, as KO tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by KO!
KO lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allanson backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Allanson misses the target.
Allanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
KO is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allanson throws a looping overhand right but KO ducks down to avoid it.
Allanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allanson misses with an uppercut. KO saw that one coming.
Andy Allanson is winning the standup battle so far.
KO uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allanson.
Allanson throws a solid leg kick but KO takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Allanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by KO.
Allanson throws a jab when KO was well out of range.
KO connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allanson. Allanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allanson throws a push kick but KO slaps the foot to one side.
Allanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. KO's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
KO lands a jab to the head.
KO works Allanson's body with a nice hook.
Ivan KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and KO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allanson throws a looping overhand right but KO ducks down to avoid it.
KO goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
KO's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and KO duly obliges.
Allanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
KO avoids the body shot from Allanson.
KO connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
KO lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
KO ducks under a wild hook from Allanson.
Allanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Allanson.
A combination from KO does no damage.
KO moves into range and clinches up with Allanson.
KO avoiding damage as Allanson throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Allanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KO lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KO managing to block the knees to the body from Allanson.
Allanson takes a shot to the head.
Allanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Allanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KO has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allanson moves forwards but KO connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KO.
Allanson keeps the fight on the outside.
KO slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
KO blocks the body kick.
Allanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Allanson moves in looking to clinch but KO pushes him off.
Allanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
KO with a nice cross.
KO lands with a good body shot.
KO looks to land a combination but Allanson avoids it well.
Allanson scores with a jab to the head.
Allanson looks to score with a jab to the body but KO is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO catches Allanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling KO to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - KO looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allanson throws a right and a left that KO avoids nicely.
KO lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
KO has managed to clinch.
KO wants to stall.
Allanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but KO pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Allanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KO working aggressively here.
KO blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KO misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KO lands a shoulder strike.
Allanson misses with a knee to the head.
Allanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan KO showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan KO's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Allanson throws a nice looking combination but KO bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for KO. That snapped Allanson's head back.
KO keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allanson.
Allanson throws a looping overhand right but KO ducks down to avoid it.
KO throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allanson on the side of the head.
KO throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Allanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
KO misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by KO - just one landing.
KO throws a combination. Allanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Allanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
KO drives through and clinches with Allanson against the cage.
KO blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allanson trying to land knees to the body.
Allanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allanson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allanson trying to land knees to the body.
KO lands with a light punch inside.
KO on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, KO scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allanson is trying to drag KO to the mat but KO just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
KO lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KO prevents a takedown attempt there.
KO is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KO working aggressively here.
Allanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
KO working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
KO scores with an uppercut up the middle.
KO blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KO wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
KO effectively controlling the action here.
KO lands a shoulder strike.
KO fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KO blocks it with crossed arms.
KO lands on the inside with an uppercut.
KO misses with some punches.
Allanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KO pushes Allanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allanson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Allanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but KO pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for KO to work.
KO throws a head punch that misses.
KO breaks from the clinch.
KO's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
KO clinches.
Allanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
KO managing to block the knees to the body from Allanson.
KO lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allanson is trying to drag KO to the mat but KO just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
KO looking to stall.
KO lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from KO.
Allanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allanson tries a knee to the head but KO blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from KO fails to land.
KO lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
KO pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allanson takes one to the side of the head.
Allanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. KO will feel that in the morning.
KO moves into range and clinches up with Allanson.
Allanson looking to throw knees to the head but KO is blocking nicely.
Allanson is trying to break the clinch but KO is controlling him.
Allanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO scores with a nice hook to the head.
KO lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KO lands on the inside with an uppercut.
KO throws a head punch that misses.
Allanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
KO has Allanson pushed against the cage.
KO lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allanson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KO.
KO working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KO creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allanson blocking some punches.
Allanson is trying to force a seperation but KO has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by KO.
Allanson is trying to drag KO to the mat but KO just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Allanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allanson misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan KO comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KO 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan KO!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Kurken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Serbian national anthem . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Kurken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurken. That did some damage!
Kurken tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao cracks the inside of Kurken's front leg.
Pacquiao gets a takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao moves nicely into side control.
Pacquiao gets to mount! Kurken was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pacquiao prevents Kurken from getting the reversal.
Pacquiao throws some wild stikes that Kurken manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao goes for an armbar but Kurken turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kurken.
Kurken throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pacquiao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurken is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling from the full mount.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Kurken is squirming around nicely.
Kurken regains half guard.
Kurken wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurken missing with punches from the bottom.
Pacquiao prevents Kurken from improving his position.
Pacquiao trying to control from half guard but Kurken is working away.
Pacquiao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurken actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurken keeps working.
Pacquiao stands up out of the half guard.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kurken is trying to defend but Pacquiao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pacquiao is taking a breather. Kurken says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pacquiao lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick that knocks Kurken off balance momentarily.
Kurken with a poor takedown
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurken misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kurken fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Kurken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurken with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacquiao.
Kurken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pacquiao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Pacquiao 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 one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is nestled in close to Kurken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pacquiao wants to pass to mount but Kurken is defending the position.
Pacquiao wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Kurken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Kurken is in trouble now - Pacquiao has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao controlling his opponent.
Pacquiao looking to control but Kurken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pacquiao with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pacquiao controlling his opponent.
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.
Kurken is squirming around, avoiding Pacquiao's attempts to control the action.
Pacquiao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pacquiao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurken blocks a low kick nicely.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurken.
Pacquiao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurken doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pacquiao. Pacquiao obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Kurken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurken with a poor takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurken is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao jabs Kurken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Kurken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao cracks Kurken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacquiao is looking to land body kicks.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurken seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pacquiao throws a monster overhand right that drops Kurken! Pacquiao follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
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