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Syn' 118: Take A Look Around PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ovechkin (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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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovechkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Ovechkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Okita which made him look bad.
Ovechkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ovechkin shoots in for a takedown but Okita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ovechkin throws out the jab.
A jab from Ovechkin misses.
Ovechkin throws a lazy right hand but Okita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okita stuffs the takedown attempt from Ovechkin. Ovechkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikio Okita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ovechkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Okita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Okita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ovechkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okita is one step ahead there.
Okita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ovechkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin wants to sweep here but Okita controlling him for the moment.
Ovechkin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Okita!
Ovechkin punching from mount but Okita doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ovechkin.
Okita is looking to get to half guard.
Ovechkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ovechkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Okita sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ovechkin misses with a head shot. Okita uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ovechkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita working for a triangle but Ovechkin defends it easily.
Okita has an active guard here but Ovechkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Ovechkin decides to stand up.
Ovechkin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Okita to counter with a crisp jab.
Ovechkin fails with the takedown
and Okita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
Ovechkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ovechkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okita moves away.
Ovechkin shoots and misses
and Ovechkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okita.
Ovechkin walks into a stiff left hand from Okita.
Okita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okita, as that shot connected.
Okita scores with a sloppy right hand. Ovechkin should have avoided that one.
Ovechkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ovechkin's half guard.
Okita tries to pass to full mount but Ovechkin defends it.
Ovechkin taking some punishment here, with Okita in his half guard.
Ovechkin won't allow Okita to pass to mount.
Okita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Okita wants to pass to mount but Ovechkin is defending the position.
Okita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ovechkin keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita wants to free his trapped foot but Ovechkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ovechkin wants to control but Okita is keeping busy.
Okita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovechkin defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ovechkin.
Okita checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ovechkin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okita's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okita regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ovechkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikio Okita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ovechkin throws a shot from downtown. Okita moves away and avoids it.
Ovechkin fails with the takedown
and Okita counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ovechkin!
Okita tries to control but Ovechkin wriggling away.
Ovechkin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ovechkin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Okita. What's that going to do exactly?
Okita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ovechkin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ovechkin shrugs it off.
Okita working the ground and pound effectively.
Ovechkin is looking to improve his position but Okita isn't that keen on the idea.
Okita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ovechkin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ovechkin shrugs it off.
Ovechkin tries to hold on but Okita pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Okita raining down shots from the mount!
Okita working for a submission but Ovechkin is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okita avoids the attempt from Ovechkin to control.
Okita throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ovechkin because Okita loaded up on that one.
Ovechkin is looking to improve his position but Okita isn't that keen on the idea.
Okita blocks Ovechkin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Okita throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ovechkin gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Okita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ovechkin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ovechkin wants to get back to his feet.
Ovechkin is staying active underneath Okita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okita prevents Ovechkin from improving his position.
Ovechkin tries to kick Okita off but Okita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ovechkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Okita.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ovechkin tries to land a front kick but Okita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin shoots and misses
and Okita counters with a takedown into side control.
Ovechkin wants to control but Okita postures up.
Okita landing a few strikes.
Okita advances nicely into full mount.
Ovechkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ovechkin wants to control but Okita passes into side.
Okita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okita creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ovechkin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Okita wants to control but Ovechkin is keeping him busy.
Okita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ovechkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita is looking to take a break and control but Ovechkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ovechkin is looking to reverse the position.
Ovechkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Okita trying to control here.
Okita looking for submissions off his back.
Ovechkin is looking for a kimura but Okita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ovechkin to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikio Okita dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ovechkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ovechkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Okita counters with a straight right hand.
Ovechkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okita.
Okita lands a jab to the head.
Okita is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okita leaves Ovechkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ovechkin walks into a stiff left hand from Okita.
Horrible takedown by Ovechkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Okita which made him look bad.
Mikio Okita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
Okita cracks Ovechkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okita lands a head shot.
Okita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Okita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ovechkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ovechkin is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okita scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Okita lands a big shot there that rocks Ovechkin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ovechkin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Okita unloading with bombs!
Okita working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ovechkin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Okita off and cradles Ovechkin's limp body as Okita celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mikio Okita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov's entrance music is Red october. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
248 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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185 cm
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Great elbows
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Leonov is having none of it.
Leonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov darts in trying to clinch
and Emelianenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leonov tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Leonov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Leonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov can't break the clinch.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Leonov is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leonov jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Leonov around his waist. Leonov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Leonov 's eye.
Leonov blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonov pulls Emelianenko into guard.
Leonov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonov looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Leonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leonov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leonov's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Emelianenko is defending well. Leonov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Emelianenko has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leonov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Leonov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Souza's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Highway To Hell. 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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185 lbs
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192 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Souza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a takedown into Souza's guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
Souza is looking to sinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Souza's body to avoid the submission. Souza has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Souza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kosneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kosneck!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parantainen fails with the takedown.
Kosneck tries for a takedown but Parantainen circles away easily
and Parantainen counters with a nice body kick.
Kosneck misses with a takedown
and Parantainen counters by clinching up.
Parantainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kosneck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parantainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Kosneck throws a strike but Parantainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kosneck wants to stand but Parantainen is controlling the position.
Kosneck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parantainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosneck controls Parantainen momentarily but Parantainen frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kosneck can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosneck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Parantainen dives into side control.
Parantainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kosneck bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kosneck tries to clinch there but Parantainen circles away.
Parantainen misses with a wild combination.
Parantainen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Parantainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosneck fails with the takedown
and Parantainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosneck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosneck is trying to control. Parantainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kosneck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parantainen defending well though.
Kosneck trying to control from Parantainen's half guard. Parantainen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kosneck trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen trying to control the position.
Kosneck trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parantainen trying to keep a closed guard but Kosneck is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parantainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Parantainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kosneck fails with the takedown
and Parantainen counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Kosneck fails with the takedown
letting Parantainen counter with a right hand.
Kosneck misses with a takedown
and Parantainen counters with a shoot takedown. Kosneck fights it but they end up in guard.
Parantainen trying to control but Kosneck is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosneck has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Parantainen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Parantainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kosneck tries to clinch but Parantainen is having none of it.
Kosneck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parantainen counters with a two punch combo.
Parantainen wants to clinch.
Parantainen tests Kosneck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parantainen lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosneck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parantainen is trying to defend but Kosneck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosneck.
Kosneck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kosneck is stalling here. Parantainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kosneck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Parantainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kosneck can't do much from the bottom here.
Kosneck is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parantainen misses with the ground and pound.
Kosneck is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Parantainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kosneck can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parantainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosneck counters with a shoot takedown. Parantainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Parantainen looking to control.
Kosneck is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.
Kosneck trying to control but Parantainen is working from the bottom.
Kosneck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosneck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parantainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosneck is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.
Kosneck trying to control but Parantainen is working from the bottom.
Kosneck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kosneck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kosneck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kosneck postures up in Parantainen's guard and throws a big left but Parantainen blocks it.
Kosneck wants to control from the top but Parantainen keeps moving.
Kosneck wanted to stand there but Parantainen had control of the position.
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.
Kosneck connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosneck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kosneck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parantainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parantainen keeping moving, preventing Kosneck from controlling successfully.
Kosneck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parantainen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kosneck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parantainen counters with a body kick.
Kosneck keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kosneck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kosneck is looking to clinch but Parantainen is avoiding it.
Kosneck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parantainen closes the distance and pushes Kosneck back into the cage.
Kosneck can't get the takedown.
Parantainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kosneck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kosneck is fighting off a takedown attempt but Parantainen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kosneck to the mat. Kosneck regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
John Kosneck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosneck controlling the position.
Kosneck trying to control the position.
Kosneck has his foot on Parantainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parantainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kosneck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosneck pushes Parantainen off and gets back to his feet.
Kosneck shoots in and drives through. Parantainen sprawls well.
Parantainen has Kosneck up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosneck is working for takedown but Parantainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kosneck.
Parantainen goes for a takedown attempt but Kosneck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosneck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Parantainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kosneck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Parantainen is not content to let Kosneck control the position.
Parantainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kosneck lands a nice short elbow.
Kosneck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kosneck not doing much here.
Parantainen is trying to control but can't.
Kosneck tries to pass to full mount but Parantainen defends it.
Kosneck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosneck trying to control from half guard but Parantainen is working away.
Parantainen is looking to control Kosneck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parantainen avoid being mounted?
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.
Kosneck works his way into side control.
Kosneck is looking to take a break and control but Parantainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parantainen throws a series of punches but Kosneck moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kosneck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosneck 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Komarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Malibu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komarov 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, -. 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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24
235 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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25
240 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Komarov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Malibu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malibu throws a nice looking combination but Komarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Komarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Komarov .
Malibu fails to land with a series of punches.
Komarov misses with a two punch combination.
Komarov throws a body punch but Malibu moves out of range.
Malibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Komarov in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malibu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Komarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Malibu. That snapped Komarov 's head back.
It looks like Ivan Komarov has been cut.
Malibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Komarov off the cage and back into rage.
Malibu moves in looking to clinch but Komarov pushes him off.
Komarov swings for the body but Malibu moves out of range.
Malibu misses with an uppercut.
Komarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Komarov misses with a double jab
and Malibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Komarov misses with a combination
and Malibu counters with a huge left! Komarov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Malibu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Komarov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Malibu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Malibu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by IN FLAMES - F(r)iend. 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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22
268 lbs
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280 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, One Dude!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude lands a left and a right that send Black crashing to the mat, dazed. Dude thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Frank Black has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like One Dude has been cut.
Black defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dude throws a solid leg kick but Black takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dude.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black scores with a shot to the side of Dude's head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dude can't break the clinch.
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dude.
A jab from Black misses.
A left and a right from Black both land. Nice combination.
Dude stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dude throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black wants to clinch up but Dude keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Dude gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Dude sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black misses the jab.
Black misses with a looping right.
Dude connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dude swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dude just misses with a punch to the body.
Black takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Dude circles away.
Dude misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Dude.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.
Dude throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a looping left.
Dude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dude connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
One Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude connects with a solid leg kick.
Dude lands a jab.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab.
Dude misses with a head kick.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dude throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black throws out a powerful jab.
Dude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Black checks it well.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black throwing shots but Dude is blocking nicely.
Dude trying to control here.
Dude is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black controlling the action here.
Dude is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dude avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Dude is pushing Black's head away, looking to escape. Black manages to hold on to the position though.
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dude, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dude is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Dude dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dude has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Dude can't break the clinch.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude misses with a combination
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Dude fights it but they end up in guard.
Dude utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dude is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Black pushes Dude back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Black lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude is breathing heavily.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dude can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black prevents Dude from improving his position.
Black wants to control but Dude is keeping him busy.
Dude tries to kick Black off in order to stand up. Black Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Black scores with punches from side control.
Dude is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Dude doesn't have the hooks in and Black manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Dude has wrist control.
Dude is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Black is now in half guard.
Dude wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Dude is keeping him busy.
Dude landing strikes from the bottom.
Black prevents Dude from standing back up.
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dude has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Black trying to control the action but Dude is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dude tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dude to the ground. Dude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dude throws and low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
One Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dude slips a straight right by Black.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dude staying out of range there.
Dude throws a big shot that misses.
One Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dude slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black moves away from the strike by Dude.
Black misses with a combination
and Dude counters with a right hand to the body.
Dude scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Dude scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dude cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Black dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dude scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dude throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
One Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dude.
Dude tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black rushes Dude and presses him up against the cage.
Dude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black moves away from the strike by Dude.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dude, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
Dude manages to break the clinch.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dude misses with a leg kick.
Dude misses with a wild body shot.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Dude goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Black tries to clinch up.
Dude misses with a straight left.
Black shoots for a takedown but Dude saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dude tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black drives through and clinches with Dude against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dude's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black has Dude pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dude manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks.
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black tries to clinch up but Dude circles away and keeps his distance.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dude looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Dude scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black walks into a stiff left hand from Dude.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude lands a lovely overhand right.
Dude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Dude throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dude counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Dude lands a jab to the head.
Dude lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dude lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dude misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dude lands a jab.
Dude pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dude is trying to keep an underhook but Black manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude is not content to let Black control the position.
Black stops Dude from getting back to his feet.
Black looks to land a strike but Dude avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dude scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Black shoots in and drives through. Dude sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dude will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dude throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
One Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dude 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for One Dude!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for One Dude!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for One Dude!
One Dude wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Foxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foxx kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the tiger. Konstantin Gluhov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
275 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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22
243 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Foxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Foxx misses.
Foxx throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gluhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foxx looks to land a left hand but Gluhov moved out of range nicely.
Foxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gluhov moves away.
Gluhov tries to clinch but Foxx is having none of it.
Gluhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gluhov instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gluhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foxx misses with some punches.
Gluhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foxx wants to get back to striking at distance but Gluhov won't allow it.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Steve Foxx has been cut.
Gluhov is struggling to control the position.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foxx's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gluhov has Foxx pressed against the cage, preventing Foxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gluhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gluhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Foxx is breathing heavily.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
Gluhov'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.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foxx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gluhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gluhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gluhov controlling the action here for a moment.
Gluhov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foxx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gluhov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gluhov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd are getting on Gluhov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Konstantin Gluhov.
Gluhov has closed the distance and engaged Foxx in a clinch.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gluhov has Foxx pressed against the cage.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Gluhov.
Gluhov lands an elbow that stopped Foxx in his tracks for a moment.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gluhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gluhov tries a knee to the head but Foxx blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Gluhov.
Foxx tries to break the clinch but Gluhov is controlling the position.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Foxx won't want to take too many of those.
Gluhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov forces Foxx back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov tries to pull guard but Foxx holds him up against the cage and eventually Gluhov drops back down to his feet.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Gluhov working Foxx over with knees to the body.
Gluhov breaks from the clinch.
Gluhov tries to clinch there but Foxx circles away.
Foxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foxx scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gluhov in his tracks.
Foxx misses with a looping right.
Foxx throws a series of punches but Gluhov avoids them all with ease.
Gluhov gets a clinch.
Gluhov stalling the fight.
Foxx tries to circle away but Gluhov has him pinned against the cage.
Gluhov tries to land a knee to the head but Foxx blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Gluhov lands a knee to the head.
Gluhov lands a knee to the body.
Gluhov lands a knee to the body.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Foxx's ribcage.
Gluhov is struggling to control the position.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Gluhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foxx working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gluhov slowing the pace effectively.
Gluhov misses with the head strike.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Foxx shrugs off.
Foxx manages to break the clinch.
Gluhov tries to clinch but Foxx moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foxx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foxx looks to land a left hand but Gluhov moved out of range nicely.
Foxx thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Foxx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gluhov moves into the clinch.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Foxx working hard to break the clinch.
Gluhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foxx's efforts to push away.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Foxx shrugs off.
Gluhov looking to slow down the pace here.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foxx wants to break free but Gluhov has control.
Gluhov avoiding damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gluhov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice elbow from Gluhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gluhov slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gluhov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foxx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gluhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gluhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gluhov needs to keep his hands up - Foxx had a free shot at his head there.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foxx missing with a left hand there. Gluhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foxx swinging wilding here.
Gluhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foxx throws out the jab.
Foxx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Foxx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gluhov drives through and clinches with Foxx against the cage.
That's two 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.
Gluhov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gluhov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Foxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gluhov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Foxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foxx tries to break free but Gluhov pushes him back against the cage.
Gluhov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foxx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Konstantin Gluhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foxx working hard to break the clinch.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gluhov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Foxx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Foxx's ribcage.
Gluhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Gluhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foxx's defenses.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Foxx shrugs off.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Gluhov misses with a knee to the head.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foxx is trying to break the clinch but Gluhov is controlling him.
Gluhov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Gluhov.
Foxx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gluhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov moves in looking to clinch but Foxx pushes him off.
Foxx scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Foxx is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Foxx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gluhov drives through and clinches with Foxx against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gluhov trying to stall but Foxx improves his position.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foxx's efforts to push away.
Gluhov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Foxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov slips a jab and a cross from Foxx.
Steve Foxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gluhov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foxx swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gluhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gluhov.
Gluhov tries to stand but Foxx is controlling from the bottom.
Foxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gluhov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Foxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Foxx'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. And we move into the final round!
The crowd cheers as Foxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gluhov doesn't seem phased though.
Foxx misses with the combination.
Gluhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foxx throws out the jab.
Foxx misses with a series of wild punches.
Foxx misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhov tries to clinch up but Foxx circles away and keeps his distance.
Gluhov wants to clinch.
Gluhov blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Gluhov is just out of range.
Gluhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gluhov throws a lazy right hand but Foxx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gluhov moves out of range as Foxx strikes.
Foxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gluhov moves away.
Gluhov closes the distance and clinches.
Gluhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
Gluhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gluhov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gluhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside.
Gluhov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foxx up against the cage.
Gluhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foxx manages to break the clinch.
Gluhov moves into range and clinches up with Foxx.
Foxx takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov tries to work over Foxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Gluhov to work.
Gluhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gluhov has Foxx pressed against the cage, preventing Foxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gluhov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foxx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gluhov has Foxx pushed against the cage.
Gluhov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gluhov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Foxx is trying to break free.
Gluhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foxx's defenses.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Gluhov.
Foxx breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Foxx.
Foxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gluhov manages to avoid it.
Foxx moves out of range of the body kick.
Foxx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gluhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Foxx.
Gluhov wants to clinch.
Konstantin Gluhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Gluhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foxx.
A punch combination from Foxx misses.
Gluhov misses with a kick to the body.
Gluhov clinches.
Gluhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gluhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Foxx's ribcage.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve Foxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foxx working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Gluhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gluhov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Konstantin Gluhov!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Konstantin Gluhov!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Konstantin Gluhov!
Konstantin Gluhov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Villalonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villalonga is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Filter - Hey Man Nice Shot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
250 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Villalonga !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villalonga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee throws a push kick but Villalonga slaps the foot to one side.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Villalonga tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Villalonga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jose Villalonga has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Villalonga .
Lee dances in with a quick combination. Villalonga is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Lee snaps Villalonga 's head back. Villalonga stumbles backwards against the cage. Lee steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Villalonga 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Villalonga just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno comes to the cage accompanied by Fidel Entry Song. Sen has chosen Let It Rock as his entrance music. Fidel Puno had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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277 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sen thows a body kick. Puno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Puno.
Sen misses with a body shot.
Sen swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Sen throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
Sen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sen.
Puno blocks a head kick by Sen.
A head kick misses from Sen.
Sen throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a leg kick.
Sen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sen lands a glancing blow to the side of Puno's head.
Sen looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno blocks a head kick by Sen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Sen there.
Sen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Sen is predictable there
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sen catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Sen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sen loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno throws a jab when Sen was well out of range.
Sen misses with a combination
and Puno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puno fails to land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Puno.
It looks like Fidel Puno has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puno looks to land a combination but Sen avoids it well.
Puno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puno defending well as Sen loads up on a big left hand.
Sen throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jin Sen has been cut.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Sen slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
A head kick by Sen misses
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sen misses with a leg kick.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puno walks into a jab.
Sen throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen avoids the head kick by Puno.
Puno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sen.
Jin Sen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Sen misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno thuds his right hand into Sen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sen.
Sen misses the shot to the body.
Sen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puno momentarily.
Puno is looking to chop away at Sen's legs.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Puno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sen scores with a nice strike.
Puno throws a jab when Sen was well out of range.
Sen cracks the inside of Puno's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sen takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Sen misses with a looping right.
Sen cracks the inside of Puno's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Sen.
Sen digs a good body shot into Puno's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puno circles away quickly and effectively.
Puno is looking to land body kicks.
Sen lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Sen.
Puno misses with a leg kick
and Sen counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Sen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Sen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puno checks a leg kick nicely.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fidel Puno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puno slips a jab and a cross from Sen.
Sen misses with the body kick
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Sen misses its intended target.
Puno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Sen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sen avoids the body shot from Puno.
Sen throws a lazy head kick
and Puno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jin Sen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sen throws out the jab.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno tries to clinch there but Sen circles away.
Sen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puno. Puno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Sen.
Sen misses with a kick to the body
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Sen coming out on top.
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Puno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puno blocks a head kick by Sen.
Puno lands a jab to Sen's midsection.
Sen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puno throws a head kick that misses.
Sen looks to throw a body kick
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno avoids the head kick by Sen.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Sen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
Sen throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Puno there.
Sen throws a head kick that misses
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Sen looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Puno.
Puno fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Puno misses
and Sen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puno.
Puno scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Sen settles back down.
Puno drives through and clinches with Sen against the cage.
Sen breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Sen misses
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sen misses with an uppercut.
Puno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Jin Sen's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puno delivers a nice body kick.
Sen ducks right into an uppercut from Puno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno connects with a solid leg kick.
Puno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Puno tests Sen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno lands a head kick!
Puno throws a head kick that half lands.
The cut above Jin Sen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Puno dodges the punch combination from Sen.
Sen throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sen throws a lazy body kick
and Puno counters with a nice kick to the body.
Puno lands with a nice combination. Sen backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Puno dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Puno clobbers Sen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno lands a big head kick that sends Sen tumbling to the mat! Puno takes a step backwards and waves Sen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Puno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puno cracks Sen with a good jab.
Jin Sen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Puno slips a jab and a cross from Sen.
Puno is looking to slow Sen down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sen.
Sen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Puno counters with a body kick.
Puno scores with a shot to the body.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sen at a distance.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Puno!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jin Sen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fidel Puno!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Murikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Murikka has chosen Rock'n'Rolla as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Pete Doherty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pete Doherty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
164 lbs
18 - 1 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Murikka!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murikka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doherty throws a leg kick which misses Murikka's front leg but catches the back leg as Murikka tries to avoid it.
Murikka misses with a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a low kick, right behind Murikka 's knee.
Murikka walks into a jab.
Murikka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murikka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murikka misses with a few strikes there.
Murikka throws a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a leg kick.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Murikka.
Murikka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doherty counters with a single leg into guard. Murikka didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murikka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murikka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doherty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murikka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doherty has managed to get both his arms back between Murikka's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murikka looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
Doherty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murikka working a defensive guard but Doherty manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doherty trying to control the action but Murikka is working from the bottom.
Murikka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doherty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doherty in particular looking to stall.
Murikka trying to control from the bottom.
Doherty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doherty is trying to work for a kimura but Murikka is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murikka is looking to get back to full guard here but Doherty has managed to pass to side control instead.
Murikka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murikka is trying is best to control the position here.
Murikka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doherty pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Doherty seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doherty is trying to control the action in half guard but Murikka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doherty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murikka is looking to improve his position.
Murikka trying to control from the bottom.
Murikka is not content to let Doherty control the position.
Murikka is trying to control but can't.
Doherty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doherty throws a big shot that misses.
Murikka throws a front kick aimed at Doherty's knee but Doherty avoids it well.
Murikka clinches but Doherty breaks the clinch
and Doherty counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Murikka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murikka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Doherty controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murikka wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty wants to control but Murikka is keeping him busy.
Murikka tries to roll over but Doherty keeps him under control.
Murikka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doherty pushes past his half guard into mount!
Doherty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pete Doherty just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Murikka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doherty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murikka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murikka wants to stand but Doherty is controlling the position.
Murikka is breathing heavily.
Murikka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.
Murikka keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.
Doherty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Murikka keeps moving.
Murikka working for submissions but it's allowed Doherty to get to half guard.
Murikka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doherty pushes past his half guard into mount!
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.
Murikka is desperately trying to improve his position but Doherty has a good base and remains in mount.
Doherty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murikka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murikka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murikka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Doherty misses.
Murikka motions for Doherty to come forward. Murikka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doherty.
A right-left combo lands from Murikka.
Murikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murikka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doherty can pounce on him.
Doherty feints and then cracks Murikka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murikka down.
Murikka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murikka cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murikka throws a series of punches but Doherty avoids them all with ease.
Murikka feints and then cracks Doherty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doherty down.
A shot to the body from Murikka misses
and Doherty counters with a right hand to the body.
Doherty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Murikka misses
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murikka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murikka's calf.
Nice jab there from Murikka.
Murikka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Doherty lands with a nice body punch.
Doherty has his takedown stuffed
and Murikka counters with a stiff right hand.
Murikka is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks.
Doherty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murikka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doherty throws a right and a left that Murikka avoids nicely.
Doherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Murikka.
Murikka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Murikka misses
and Doherty counters with a leg kick.
Murikka loads up on a big right hand but Doherty slips the punch.
Doherty slips under a jab.
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.
Doherty with a poor takedown
and Murikka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doherty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murikka can pounce on him.
Jussi Murikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murikka tries to clinch up but Doherty circles away and keeps his distance.
Doherty throws a leg kick which misses Murikka's front leg but catches the back leg as Murikka tries to avoid it.
Doherty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murikka counters with a good low kick that Doherty was not able to check.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Murikka misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Murikka really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Doherty misses
and Murikka counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Doherty finds it's target.
Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murikka throws a leg kick but Doherty checks it.
Murikka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doherty counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murikka drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doherty checks the leg kick.
Murikka wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Doherty misses.
Doherty thuds his shin into the meat of Murikka's side.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown. Murikka tries to sprawl out of it but Doherty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murikka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murikka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Murikka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doherty swinging wilding here.
Murikka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doherty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Doherty circles away.
Murikka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murikka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Doherty is predictable there
and Murikka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doherty won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murikka landing strikes.
Murikka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murikka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murikka with the ground and pound but Doherty regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Murikka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murikka is looking for a kimura but Doherty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murikka to get the leverage.
Doherty wants to improve his position but Murikka is controlling well.
Murikka trying to control from half guard but Doherty is working away.
Doherty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Murikka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murikka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murikka looking to pass the guard.
Doherty has Murikka pulled in close to control his posture.
Doherty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murikka trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doherty wants to sweep here but Murikka controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Murikka dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Murikka tries to clinch
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty swings for the body but Murikka moves out of range.
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Murikka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murikka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doherty fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murikka.
Murikka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doherty avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doherty pulls guard effortlessly.
Murikka looking to pass the guard.
Doherty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty keeping moving, preventing Murikka from controlling successfully.
Doherty working a defensive guard but Murikka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Murikka landing a few strikes.
Doherty sneaks back into half guard.
Doherty wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doherty keeping hold of Murikka's head, controlling as best he can.
Murikka misses with a head shot. Doherty uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murikka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murikka connects with a couple of short punches.
Murikka trying to move into half guard but instead Doherty has managed to sweep!
Murikka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murikka controls Doherty momentarily but Doherty frees himself.
Murikka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty trying to control but Murikka is working from the bottom.
Murikka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doherty passes into side control.
Doherty scores with a couple of short elbows.
Doherty is looking to take a break and control but Murikka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murikka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murikka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doherty throws a leg kick
and Murikka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt
and Murikka counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murikka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doherty in his tracks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murikka!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Murikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murikka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty wins by unanimous decision!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!
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