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Blitz 112: Ill Communications PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Haffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haffa comes to the cage accompanied by Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire. Harry Haffa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Haffa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, YB Sol Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Haffa to counter with a crisp jab.
Sol Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Harry Haffa has been cut.
A cross from Haffa lands.
Sol Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haffa.
Haffa lands with a good body shot.
Sol Jr misses the shot to the body.
Haffa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haffa blocks a jab.
Sol Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sol Jr avoids the body shot from Haffa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Jr throws a hook but Haffa blocks it.
Sol Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Haffa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haffa moves away.
Sol Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sol Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sol Jr misses with a hook
and Haffa counters with a left to the body.
Sol Jr throws a body punch but Haffa moves out of range.
Haffa slips under a jab.
Sol Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sol Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Haffa.
Sol Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sol Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Haffa seems unphased.
Sol Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Sol Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Haffa counter with a right hand.
Haffa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sol Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sol Jr as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haffa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haffa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sol Jr.
Haffa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sol Jr is just out of range.
Sol Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haffa.
The fighters circling - Haffa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sol Jr looks to throw the jab but Haffa is out of range.
Sol Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haffa is out of range.
Haffa just misses with a punch to the body.
Haffa misses the shot to the body.
Sol Jr lands with a hook. Haffa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sol Jr misses.
Sol Jr walks into a straight right hand from Haffa.
Sol Jr cracks a nice hook into Haffa's ribs.
Sol Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haffa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Jr.
Haffa misses with a wild body shot.
Haffa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick by Sol Jr misses
and Haffa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Haffa misses
and Sol Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Haffa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sol Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sol Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haffa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Jr.
Haffa is looking to wear down Sol Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sol Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sol Jr works over Haffa's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haffa slips a jab from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Haffa counter with a right hand.
Haffa slips a jab from Sol Jr.
Haffa cracks Sol Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haffa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sol Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Haffa counters with an inside leg kick.
Sol Jr takes a swing at Haffa's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Haffa.
Sol Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sol Jr jabs Haffa right on the nose. Haffa blinks but takes it well.
Sol Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Haffa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sol Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Haffa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Haffa throws a hook to the side of Sol Jr's head but Sol Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sol Jr throws the left hand but Haffa avoids the punch easily.
YB Sol Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sol Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Haffa.
Sol Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sol Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haffa.
Sol Jr slips a jab from Haffa.
Sol Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Haffa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol Jr.
Haffa slips a jab from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr lands a body shot.
Haffa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haffa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haffa.
Nice uppercut there from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sol Jr, as that shot connected.
Sol Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sol Jr misses with a right hand
and Haffa counters with a straight right hand.
YB Sol Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haffa moves out of range of the leg kick from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr wants to land a leg kick but Haffa is out of range.
Haffa throws a hook but Sol Jr avoids it easily.
Haffa misses with a low kick.
Sol Jr moves away from the strike by Haffa.
Sol Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Haffa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sol Jr throws a body kick the misses
and Haffa counters with a left to the body.
Haffa throws a jab when Sol Jr was well out of range.
Sol Jr is looking to chop away at Haffa's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Jr throws a series of punches but Haffa avoids them all with ease.
Sol Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sol Jr slips under a jab.
Haffa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haffa misses with a double jab
and Sol Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Haffa 's knee.
Sol Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffa looks to throw the jab but Sol Jr is out of range.
Haffa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haffa checks a low kick from Sol Jr.
Haffa thuds his right hand into Sol Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sol Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Haffa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haffa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sol Jr.
Haffa misses the shot to the body.
Haffa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sol Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Sol Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sol Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sol Jr.
Haffa scores with a jab.
Haffa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sol Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sol Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haffa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sol Jr lands a body shot.
Sol Jr misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sol Jr misses with a right hand
and Haffa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sol Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Haffa.
Haffa walks into a left hand.
Sol Jr misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Haffa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sol Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Haffa counter with a right hand.
Haffa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sol Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Sol Jr misses its intended target.
Sol Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sol Jr misses with a hook
enabling Haffa to counter with a crisp jab.
Sol Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sol Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haffa.
Haffa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sol Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sol Jr.
Sol Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haffa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haffa connects with a right hand. Sol Jr shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haffa.
Sol Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haffa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sol Jr.
Haffa thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haffa. Sol Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sol Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sol Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sol Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sol Jr misses with a body shot.
Sol Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sol Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haffa moves away.
Sol Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haffa.
Sol Jr misses with a leg kick
and Haffa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sol Jr's knee momentarily.
Harry Haffa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
YB Sol Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr misses with a body punch
and Haffa counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Haffa as he connects with a hook.
Sol Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haffa throws a body kick the misses
and Sol Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Haffa 's knee.
Haffa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Haffa as he checks the leg kick.
Sol Jr avoids the body shot from Haffa.
Haffa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr cracks Haffa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haffa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sol Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haffa connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sol Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sol Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haffa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sol Jr is just out of range.
Sol Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haffa.
Sol Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haffa in his tracks.
Haffa thuds a left hand into Sol Jr's body.
Sol Jr cracks a nice hook into Haffa's ribs.
Sol Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Haffa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haffa checks a low kick from Sol Jr.
Haffa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa misses the shot to the body.
Sol Jr is looking to chop away at Haffa's legs.
Sol Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haffa's hands.
Haffa misses with a wild body shot.
Sol Jr misses with a hook.
Sol Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Haffa's shoulder, as Haffa tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Sol Jr.
Haffa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haffa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sol Jr. That's going to slow Haffa down.
Nice jab there from Sol Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sol Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Jr!
YB Sol Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Bring on Snake the Coward! (YB Sol Jr. then runs over and gives Fedor Jr's cornermen the double bird and KOs Fedor's manager with a YBomb)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No More Heroes: Kill or Be Killed Mix. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langley has closed the distance and engaged Jakort in a clinch.
Langley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jakort drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Langley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jakort takes a shot to the head.
Langley landing knees to the head.
Langley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Langley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jakort is trying to keep an underhook but Langley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Langley connects with a nice short shot to Jakort's temple.
Langley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
Langley moves into full mount! Jakort won't be happy about that!
Jakort working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langley looking for a guillotine from mount but Jakort is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jakort wants to control but Langley is having none of it.
Jakort is trying desperately to improve position.
Langley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jakort sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Langley wants to pass the guard but Jakort is defending well.
Jakort flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Langley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Langley pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jakort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Langley working Jakort over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Langley lands a nice short elbow.
Jakort is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Langley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Langley's back!
Langley wants to escape the position.
Jakort is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Langley has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jakort has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Langley taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jakort doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Jakort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs has chosen Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolen Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spliffs!
Spade takes a swing at Spliffs's ribcage but misses.
Spliffs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spliffs throws a push kick but Spade slaps the foot to one side.
Spade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spliffs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spliffs takes a swing at Spade's ribcage but misses.
Spade shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spade was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spade wants to control but Spliffs has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Spliffs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Spliffs reverses the position - he's now on top in Spade's guard.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Spliffs from controlling successfully.
Spade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spliffs defends it easily.
Spade wants to sweep but no luck.
Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spliffs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade working a defensive guard here.
Spade throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Spliffs escapes and throws Spade's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Spliffs gets to mount! Spade was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
Spliffs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking to get to half guard.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Spliffs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spliffs controlling the pace for now.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Spliffs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spliffs content just to control the position here.
Spade is trying desperately to improve position.
Spliffs landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade gets back to half guard.
Spade wants to get back to full guard but Spliffs has mounted him!
Spade tries to hold on but Spliffs pushes him away.
Spliffs controlling his opponent.
Spliffs with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spade regains half guard.
Spade wants to sweep but Spliffs has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rolen Spliffs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spliffs. Spliffs obviously looking to wear him down.
Spliffs connects with a leg kick. Spade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spade throws a head kick that misses.
Spliffs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spliffs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Spliffs.
Spliffs lands a nice shot to the body.
Spliffs jabs Spade right on the nose. Spade blinks but takes it well.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spliffs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Spade.
Spliffs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spade.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliffs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spade's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade wants to clinch
and Spliffs counters with a nice body shot.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffs is just out of range.
Spade misses with a lunging right hand
and Spliffs counters with an outside leg kick.
Spliffs throws a leg kick but Spade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Spliffs. That snapped Spade's head back.
Spade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown. Spliffs tries to sprawl out of it but Spade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spliffs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spade throws a head kick but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade misses with a straight left.
Spade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spliffs. Spliffs obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs jabs at Spade's body.
Spliffs swings for the body but Spade moves out of range.
Spliffs lands with a shot to the body.
Spliffs connects with a body shot that sends Spade's belly button to the back.
Spliffs throws the kick towards the body but Spade avoids it.
Spade throws a leg kick but Spliffs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spliffs.
Spade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spliffs.
Spliffs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Spliffs finds it's way through Spade's defenses.
Spliffs lands with an uppercut that bounces Spade off the cage and back into range.
Spliffs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spade rather than just go for the knockout.
Spliffs scores with a decent looking hook.
Spliffs cracks Spade with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
Spliffs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spade.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spliffs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spade to score with a decent uppercut.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Spade moves out of range.
Spade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spliffs. Spade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliffs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spade checks a leg kick.
Spliffs swats away the attempt to clinch by Spade.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffs.
Spliffs works Spade's body with a nice hook.
Spade moves forwards but Spliffs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown. Spliffs tries to sprawl out of it but Spade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spliffs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Spliffs.
Spliffs dodges the punch combination from Spade.
Spade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spade keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spliffs. That one must have hurt.
Spliffs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliffs connects with a looping right hand.
Spade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spliffs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spliffs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolen Spliffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spliffs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Spliffs.
Spade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Spade.
Spade moves out of range as Spliffs strikes.
Spliffs drops Spade with a beautiful combination! Spade stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spliffs is looking for the KO!
Spade is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spliffs lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Spade - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Spliffs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolen Spliffs!
Rolen Spliffs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoli Valutchko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valutchko comes to the cage accompanied by Gimn Sovetskogo Sojuza. Fekt has chosen Ack Sundbyberg as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoli Valutchko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fekt throws a sloppy body shot
and Valutchko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fekt throws out a loose jab but Valutchko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fekt misses the jab.
Valutchko slips a straight right by Fekt.
Valutchko slips under a jab.
Fekt thuds his right hand into Valutchko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valutchko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Per Fekt has been cut.
Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fekt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fekt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valutchko manages to avoid it.
Valutchko misses with a hook to the body
and Fekt counters with an inside leg kick.
Valutchko slips a jab from Fekt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fekt pinned against the cage. Fekt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fekt.
Valutchko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Valutchko.
Fekt throws a leg kick which misses Valutchko's front leg but catches the back leg as Valutchko tries to avoid it.
Valutchko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fekt can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fekt tries to bum rush Valutchko with a series of wild strikes but Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Per Fekt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fekt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valutchko. Fekt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valutchko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fekt is trying to defend but Valutchko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fekt is controlling Valutchko's trapped leg to prevent Valutchko from advancing to side control.
Fekt wants to improve his position but Valutchko is controlling well.
Fekt wants to control but Valutchko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fekt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valutchko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fekt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valutchko stalling away here and it's allowed Fekt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valutchko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valutchko trying to control but Fekt is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko postures up in Fekt's guard and throws a big left but Fekt blocks it.
Fekt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valutchko!
Fekt throwing strikes here but Valutchko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Valutchko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fekt lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fekt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fekt misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Fekt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Per Fekt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fekt lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Fekt there.
Fekt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valutchko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valutchko moves out of range of the body kick from Fekt.
Fekt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valutchko.
Per Fekt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fekt throws the left hand but Valutchko avoids the punch easily.
Valutchko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valutchko throws an off balance right hand
and Fekt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fekt lands a jab.
Valutchko moves out of range as Fekt strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Valutchko as he checks the leg kick.
Fekt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valutchko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fekt scrambles back to his feet.
Fekt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fekt misses with an uppercut
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fekt misses with a looping left.
Fekt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fekt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valutchko manages to avoid it.
Valutchko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fekt throws a hook but Valutchko blocks it.
Fekt misses with a kick to the body.
Per Fekt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fekt misses with a low kick as Valutchko jumps back.
Fekt blocks a jab.
Valutchko takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valutchko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valutchko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fekt.
Good shot there by Fekt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fekt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valutchko checks it well.
Valutchko dives in and scores a takedown into Fekt's guard.
Valutchko tries to free his leg and advance position but Fekt is retaining full guard.
Valutchko working some strikes from top position.
Valutchko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fekt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valutchko chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valutchko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fekt trying to keep a closed guard but Valutchko is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fekt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valutchko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valutchko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fekt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valutchko wants to control from the top but Fekt keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anatoli Valutchko just wasn't active enough.
Valutchko missing with a left hand there. Fekt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Fekt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Per Fekt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fekt looks to score with a jab to the body but Valutchko is just out of range.
Fekt throws a sloppy body shot
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fekt slips a straight right by Valutchko.
Nice defenses there by Valutchko.
A low kick from Fekt is predictable there
and Valutchko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fekt is doing well to control the position and prevent Valutchko from advancing to side control.
Fekt is trying to get back to full guard.
Valutchko is looking to stall here but Fekt recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko wants to control from the top but Fekt keeps moving.
Fekt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fekt keeping full guard, as Valutchko tries to pass.
Per Fekt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fekt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valutchko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fekt.
Anatoli Valutchko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valutchko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fekt takes a swing at Valutchko's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Valutchko with that takedown attempt.
Valutchko just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fekt misses with a looping left.
Valutchko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valutchko takes one on the button.
Fekt throws a series of strikes that have Valutchko backpedaling.
Valutchko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fekt was well out of range. Poor timing from Valutchko.
Fekt misses with a right hand
and Valutchko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fekt's guard.
Fekt wants to sweep here but Valutchko controlling him for the moment.
Fekt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko wants to pass the guard but Fekt is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fekt keeping moving, preventing Valutchko from controlling successfully.
Fekt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valutchko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valutchko throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valutchko throws a big elbow that misses.
Valutchko with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatoli Valutchko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fekt 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Fekt!
Per Fekt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel comes to the cage accompanied by Ektomorf - Show your fist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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27
195 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Diefenbaker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel throws a leg kick which misses Diefenbaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Diefenbaker tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker scores with a hook to the body. Liddel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands a leg kick that knocks Liddel off balance momentarily.
Diefenbaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liddel's calf.
Liddel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liddel scores with a jab.
John Diefenbaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Diefenbaker. That snapped Liddel's head back.
Diefenbaker slips under a jab from Liddel.
Diefenbaker connects with a leg kick. Liddel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diefenbaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diefenbaker just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Diefenbaker finds it's way through Liddel's defenses.
Diefenbaker digs a good body shot into Liddel's ribs.
Liddel misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diefenbaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddel misses with a kick to the body.
Diefenbaker throws a head kick but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diefenbaker moves away.
Diefenbaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diefenbaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diefenbaker looks to land a body kick but Liddel moved away.
Diefenbaker scores with a jab. Liddel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diefenbaker throws out a loose jab but Liddel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddel blocks a head kick by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liddel clobbers Diefenbaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diefenbaker. That's going to slow Liddel down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liddel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diefenbaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liddel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liddel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diefenbaker looks to land a right hand but Liddel moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liddel.
Diefenbaker motions for Liddel to come forward. Diefenbaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diefenbaker cracks the inside of Liddel's front leg.
Diefenbaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liddel trying to control the position but instead, Diefenbaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liddel into the cage.
Diefenbaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Liddel - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Liddel.
Liddel digs a right hand underneath Diefenbaker's ribcage. Diefenbaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diefenbaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddel's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Liddel.
Diefenbaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liddel is trying to break free.
Liddel breaks from the clinch.
Diefenbaker throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range.
Liddel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Liddel. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Liddel.
Diefenbaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liddel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the body from Diefenbaker misses
and Liddel counters with a good, hard body kick but Diefenbaker shrugs it off.
Diefenbaker wants to slow Liddel down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel wants to slow Diefenbaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Liddel misses with a low kick.
Diefenbaker slips under a jab from Liddel.
A leg kick checked by Liddel.
Liddel misses with the body kick
and Diefenbaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Liddel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diefenbaker backwards.
Diefenbaker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liddel misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liddel or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diefenbaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.
Diefenbaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.
Diefenbaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diefenbaker'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Diefenbaker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diefenbaker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diefenbaker blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Liddel looks to throw the jab but Diefenbaker is out of range.
Diefenbaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Liddel's head.
Liddel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Liddel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liddel throws a jab when Diefenbaker was well out of range.
A jab from Diefenbaker misses.
Liddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diefenbaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liddel throws a hook but Diefenbaker blocks it.
Diefenbaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diefenbaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddel can pounce on him.
Liddel wants to land a leg kick but Diefenbaker is out of range.
Diefenbaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Liddel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diefenbaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diefenbaker throws out a leg kick but Liddel moves out of range and Diefenbaker only half commits.
Diefenbaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diefenbaker misses with a low kick as Liddel jumps back.
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefenbaker throws a head kick that misses.
Diefenbaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddel manages to avoid it.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diefenbaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liddel's calf.
Diefenbaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diefenbaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diefenbaker throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liddel. Liddel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 from Liddel lands but Diefenbaker takes it in his stride.
Liddel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diefenbaker.
Liddel cracks the inside of Diefenbaker's front leg.
Diefenbaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diefenbaker moves out of range of the body kick from Liddel.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Diefenbaker moves out of range easily.
Liddel scores with a nice body kick.
Liddel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diefenbaker. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Diefenbaker misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liddel.
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefenbaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diefenbaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diefenbaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liddel rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liddel throws out a powerful jab.
Diefenbaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddel's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Liddel blocks the leg kick.
Diefenbaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diefenbaker tries to land a leg kick but Liddel saw it coming and moves away.
Liddel checks the leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws a lazy right hand but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diefenbaker misses with a low kick.
Diefenbaker throws a body kick that misses.
Liddel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Liddel misses.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Diefenbaker moves out of range easily.
Diefenbaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddel. Liddel obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddel misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Liddel.
Diefenbaker connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel tries to land a front kick but Diefenbaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diefenbaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker misses with a wild combination.
Diefenbaker feints a jab promting Liddel to slip. Diefenbaker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liddel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John Diefenbaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diefenbaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liddel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel counters with a big head kick but Diefenbaker shrugs it off.
Diefenbaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Diefenbaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Liddel finds it's target.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick but Liddel checks it.
Liddel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liddel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liddel throws a leg kick but Diefenbaker checks it.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel slips under a jab from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a big shot that misses.
Liddel throws a lazy right hand but Diefenbaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diefenbaker misses with a straight left.
Diefenbaker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liddel.
Diefenbaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Liddel misses.
Diefenbaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liddel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liddel looks to land a body kick but Diefenbaker moved away.
A nice combination there by Diefenbaker.
Liddel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diefenbaker takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick from Liddel misses.
Liddel checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddel.
Diefenbaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Diefenbaker misses.
Diefenbaker tries to clinch but Liddel is having none of it.
Diefenbaker looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel scores with a punch to the head.
Diefenbaker throws a big shot that misses.
Diefenbaker avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Liddel is predictable there
and Liddel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Liddel misses
and Diefenbaker counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Diefenbaker does it's job there.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick but Liddel moved away.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liddel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diefenbaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diefenbaker tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddel, right into the meat.
Diefenbaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddel counters with an outside leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tota Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel moves out of range of the strikes.
Diefenbaker misses with a looping left.
Diefenbaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diefenbaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddel can pounce on him.
Liddel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diefenbaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddel lands a leg kick that knocks Diefenbaker off balance momentarily.
Diefenbaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diefenbaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Diefenbaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liddel.
Liddel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefenbaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Liddel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diefenbaker with a nice cross.
Liddel throws out a loose jab but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Diefenbaker is predictable there
and Liddel counters with a good low kick that Diefenbaker was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liddel connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diefenbaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diefenbaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Liddel throws a leg kick but Diefenbaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diefenbaker defending well as Liddel loads up on a big left hand.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws a combination that misses
and Liddel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liddel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel scores with a punch to the head.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Liddel.
Liddel throws the kick towards the body but Diefenbaker avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tota Liddel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diefenbaker 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Diefenbaker!
After the fight, John Diefenbaker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aces High comes to the cage accompanied by Spinning In Daffodils. Barraquinha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beastie Boys - Sabotage . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 lbs
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199 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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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
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelito Barraquinha!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aces High avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that Aces High semi-blocks.
It looks like Rich Aces High has been cut.
Aces High throws a head kick that misses.
Barraquinha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Aces High tenderised Barraquinha's leg. Barraquinha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aces High chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barraquinha can pounce on him.
Aces High lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aces High chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barraquinha can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Aces High.
Aces High circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barraquinha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aces High was well out of range. Poor timing from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha lands with a nice body kick.
Aces High throws a right hand that Barraquinha ducks under and follows up with a left that Barraquinha also avoids with ease.
Aces High just misses with a punch to the body.
Aces High fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but Aces High sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aces High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aces High thuds his right hand into Barraquinha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aces High is looking to land body kicks.
Aces High fails to land with a series of punches.
Barraquinha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aces High scores with a jab to the body.
Barraquinha throws a body punch but Aces High moves out of range.
Barraquinha misses with a leg kick
and Aces High counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aces High looks to throw the jab but Barraquinha is out of range.
Aces High throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aces High throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barraquinha counters with a good, hard body kick but Aces High shrugs it off.
Aces High looks to throw the jab but Barraquinha is out of range.
Aces High looks to land a left hand but Barraquinha moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barraquinha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aces High swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraquinha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barraquinha drives through and clinches with Aces High against the cage.
Aces High has had enough of the clinch but Barraquinha keeps him there for the moment.
Barraquinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barraquinha misses with an elbow strike.
Barraquinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Aces High avoids the damage to the body.
Aces High managing to block the knees to the body from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aces High is defending well for now.
Aces High tries to break the clinch but Barraquinha is controlling the position.
Barraquinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aces High can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barraquinha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aces High blocks an elbow strike.
Aces High has had enough of the clinch but Barraquinha keeps him there for the moment.
Barraquinha missing with knees to the body.
Aces High manages to break the clinch.
Aces High takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rich Aces High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aces High lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barraquinha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barraquinha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barraquinha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aces High throws a hook but Barraquinha avoids it easily.
Aces High lands a jab to Barraquinha's midsection.
Barraquinha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aces High will feel that in the morning.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick which misses Aces High's front leg but catches the back leg as Aces High tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aces High ducks under a wild hook from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha works the jab nicely.
Aces High takes one to the chin there.
Aces High scores with a shot to the body.
Barraquinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aces High's sensitive parts.
Aces High scores with a hook to the body. Barraquinha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barraquinha throws a wild body kick that Aces High sees coming a mile off.
Aces High waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barraquinha.
Aces High throws a hook but Barraquinha avoids it easily.
Barraquinha throws a low kick, looking for Aces High's leg but Aces High calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barraquinha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aces High throws a hook but Barraquinha blocks it.
Barraquinha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Aces High'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.
Barraquinha connects with a jab.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. Aces High looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aces High is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha misses with a leg kick.
Barraquinha misses the shot to the body.
Barraquinha throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha connects with a body shot that sends Aces High's belly button to the back.
Aces High takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barraquinha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barraquinha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aces High.
Barraquinha moves out of range as Aces High strikes.
Barraquinha connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! Barraquinha slams his shin into Aces High's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Barraquinha.
Aces High fails to land with a series of punches.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barraquinha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aces High takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barraquinha throws the kick towards the body but Aces High avoids it.
Barraquinha tries to score with a low kick but Aces High moves his leg out of the way.
Barraquinha throws a sloppy head kick and Aces High moves out of range easily.
Barraquinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aces High checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
Barraquinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aces High. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aces High.
Aces High will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barraquinha throws an overhand right that lands on Aces High's shoulder, as Aces High tries to avoid the shot.
Aces High throws a body punch but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Barraquinha looks to land a body kick but Aces High moved away.
Barraquinha throws a jab when Aces High was well out of range.
Aces High uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barraquinha has time to react.
Barraquinha cracks Aces High with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aces High on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barraquinha is looking to chop away at Aces High's legs.
Aces High lands with a nice body kick.
Aces High goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barraquinha lands a lovely overhand right.
Barraquinha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High misses with a few strikes there.
Barraquinha moves out of range as Aces High throws a body kick.
Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
Rich Aces High is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barraquinha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aces High throws out the jab.
Aces High misses with a wild body shot.
Barraquinha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barraquinha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aces High.
Barraquinha slips under a jab from Aces High.
Aces High stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barraquinha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barraquinha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Aces High lands.
Aces High misses with a body kick.
Aces High moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barraquinha throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barraquinha throws an overhand right that lands on Aces High's shoulder, as Aces High tries to avoid the shot.
Barraquinha cracks Aces High with an open hand slap.
Barraquinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aces High.
A clash of legs there as Aces High blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Barraquinha misses
and Barraquinha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aces High misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aces High on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Aces High's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Aces High takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aces High scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barraquinha throws a body kick that misses.
Aces High misses with a low kick as Barraquinha jumps back.
Aces High takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aces High drops his hands momentarily and Barraquinha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aces High is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barraquinha ducks under a wild hook from Aces High.
Oh Aces High is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aces High moves out of range as Barraquinha throws a body kick.
Aces High seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barraquinha.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch.
Barraquinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barraquinha wants to clinch.
Barraquinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aces High.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aces High waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barraquinha.
Barraquinha feints and then cracks Aces High's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aces High down.
Barraquinha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aces High.
Barraquinha misses with a kick to the body.
Aces High throws a leg kick but Barraquinha checks it.
Aces High jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aces High scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Aces High misses its intended target.
Barraquinha misses with a head kick.
Aces High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barraquinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barraquinha slips under a jab from Aces High.
Rich Aces High has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barraquinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aces High takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Barraquinha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch but Aces High is avoiding it.
Barraquinha moves out of range as Aces High throws a body kick.
Aces High checks a leg kick.
Barraquinha wants to clinch.
Aces High throws a combination. Barraquinha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aces High misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch.
Barraquinha throws a nice head kick!
Aces High misses with a lunging right hand
and Barraquinha counters with a stiff right hand.
Barraquinha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Barraquinha.
Barraquinha feints and then cracks Aces High's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aces High down.
Aces High doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barraquinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aces High managing to block the knees to the body from Barraquinha.
Aces High tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barraquinha tries to throw a body punch but Aces High avoids it by throwing Barraquinha back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aces High avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Aces High's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barraquinha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aces High up against the cage.
Angelito Barraquinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aces High is looking to break free of the clinch but Barraquinha has double underhooks.
Aces High breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch.
Aces High misses with a hook
and Barraquinha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barraquinha connects with an inside leg kick.
Barraquinha misses with a wild combination.
Aces High looks to land a right hand but Barraquinha moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelito Barraquinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barraquinha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelito Barraquinha!
Post fight, an emotional Angelito Barraquinha said 'Rest in peace, Adam Yauch!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Paroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller's entrance music is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Paroni!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paroni swivels and escapes.
Biller shoots in and bounces Paroni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Biller pushes down on Paroni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paroni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biller's back!
Biller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Paroni working for a choke but Biller is defending well.
Biller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paroni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller wants to get back to full guard but Paroni has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paroni.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paroni trying to control but Biller is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Paroni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Paroni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paroni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paroni trying to control but Biller is having none of it.
Paroni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paroni. What's that going to do exactly?
Paroni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paroni has control of Biller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Biller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Paroni trying to control but Biller is having none of it.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
Paroni throws some wild stikes that Biller manages to avoid easily.
Paroni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller is trying to escape the mount.
Paroni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Biller because Paroni loaded up on that one.
Biller is working to get back to half guard.
Biller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Biller is staying active underneath Paroni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Paroni hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Paroni misses with a low kick as Biller jumps back.
Biller shoots in and drives through. Paroni sprawls well.
Biller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paroni as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paroni thows a body kick. Biller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paroni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paroni throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Paroni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paroni lands a leg kick that knocks Biller off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paroni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paroni tries to clinch up but Biller circles away and keeps his distance.
Paroni tries to clinch but Biller is having none of it.
Paroni throws a head kick but Biller moves out of range.
No luck for Biller with that takedown attempt.
Biller moves out of range as Paroni throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paroni, as that shot connected.
Biller fails with the takedown.
Paroni throws a push kick but Biller slaps the foot to one side.
Paroni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Biller takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paroni looks for the body kick but Biller saw that one coming.
Biller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paroni circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paroni throws a front kick that sends Biller stumbling back into the cage.
Biller blocks the body kick.
Paroni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Biller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paroni leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biller slips a jab from Paroni.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Paroni scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Paroni.
Bill Paroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paroni misses with a low kick.
Biller rushes Paroni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paroni prevents Biller from breaking the clinch.
Paroni scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Paroni.
Biller is trying to drag Paroni to the mat but Paroni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paroni smiles and moves away.
Paroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni is looking to land body kicks.
Paroni wants to clinch.
Biller dives in and grabs Paroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paroni pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
Nice body kick from Paroni.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paroni.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Biller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paroni to the ground. Biller is now in Paroni's guard.
Biller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paroni is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller throws a big elbow that misses.
Paroni trying to keep a closed guard but Biller is proving a slippery customer.
Biller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paroni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paroni has escaped and now he's on top!
Paroni wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Paroni wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paroni is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller working for a triangle but Paroni defends it easily.
Paroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Biller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paroni to the ground. Biller is now in Paroni's guard.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Paroni has wrist control.
Paroni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paroni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Biller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paroni works to advance to full mount. Biller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Paroni has control of Biller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Biller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Biller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Biller is squirming around, avoiding Paroni's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Paroni thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Paroni thowing shots but they're missing.
Biller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller tries to get to full guard but Paroni has control of the leg.
Paroni trying to control the action but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paroni is trying to control the action in half guard but Biller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paroni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Biller is refusing to be controlled, as Paroni sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Paroni.
Biller moves out of range of the body kick.
Paroni tries to clinch but Biller moves out of range.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Paroni throws a front kick that sends Biller stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paroni throws a hook but Biller avoids it easily.
Biller avoids the head kick by Paroni.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni throws a lazy right hand but Biller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paroni's waist but Paroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biller off to one side.
Bill Paroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paroni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Biller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paroni tries to land a body kick
and Biller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paroni!
Paroni is working to get back to half guard.
Biller misses with a head shot.
Paroni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Biller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paroni looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller lands a heavy elbow.
Biller lands a heavy elbow.
Paroni regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paroni defending well though.
Biller seems to be working for a kimura but Paroni defends the submission attempt.
Paroni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biller is working away from the top position though.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paroni tries to roll over but Biller keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paroni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biller stopping the sweep attempt from Paroni.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Paroni.
I've got Paroni 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Paroni!
A relieved looking Bill Paroni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Turf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Turf has chosen Decibel Ending! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Billie Turf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
309 lbs
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24
308 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billie Turf!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turf.
Turf throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kane feints and as Turf raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
Turf wants to get back to his feet but Kane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Turf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Turf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneis looking to pass into half guard but Turf pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turf is in guard.
Turf is pushing down on Kane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kane is fighting to maintain full guard but Turf has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turf tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kane.
Turf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turf prevents Kane from improving his position.
Turf stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Billie Turf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turf throws a leg kick that misses.
Turf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turf lands with a slapping head kick.
Turf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turf is looking to chop away at Kane's legs.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turf manages to avoid it.
Turf misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turf lands a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turf misses with a low kick.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turf misses with a double jab.
Turf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kane wants to control from the top but Turf keeps moving.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane trying to control but Turf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane passes Turf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Turf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane won't allow Turf to get back to his feet.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turf is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane throwing strikes from guard but Turf blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Merrick Kane will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kane takes one to the side of the head.
Kane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turf counters with an outside leg kick.
Billie Turf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kane checks a low kick from Turf.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turf is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Turf circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turf moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Turf throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Turf.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billie Turf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turf throws a head kick that misses.
Turf connects with a high kick.
Kane throws a series of punches but Turf moves out of range.
Turf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Kane moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Turf as the two fighters clinch.
Turf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane can't get the takedown.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turf fails to land.
Turf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turf prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merrick Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turf breaks the clinch.
Turf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turf misses with a kick to the body.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turf.
Turf scoring well with a low kick there.
Turf tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turf.
Turf tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turf misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turf misses the shot to the body.
Turf throws out a powerful jab.
Turf tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kane's hands.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Billie Turf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane misses with a hook. Turf ducked under it nicely.
Turf pushes Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Turf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
A right hand to the body from Turf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turf breaks the clinch.
Turf scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Turf.
Turf rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Turf.
Turf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turf.
Turf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turf moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Kane throws out a leg kick but Turf moves out of range and Kane only half commits.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Turf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turf scores with a body shot.
Kane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turf throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Turf scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turf doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turf. Kane shrugs it off though.
Danga de danga de dang - Turf scores with a four punch combination!
Turf lands a big uppercut and Kane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kane looks OK. Turf waves Kane back to his feet!
Kane is rocked!
Turf goes for a small jab and connects. Now Turf goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kane stumbles back but Turf runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kane to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kane will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billie Turf!
Our winner, Billie Turf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guywaun Lopez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes into the arena with Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down blaring out of the sound system. Guywaun Lopez Lopez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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29
194 lbs
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25
195 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guywaun Lopez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez Lopez throws a leg kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins works Lopez Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins swings for the body but Lopez Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins takes a swing at Lopez Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Lopez Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez Lopez is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
Lopez Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez Lopez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopkins's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lopez Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopez Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Lopez Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez Lopez postures up.
Lopez Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Hopkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lopez Lopez tries to hold on but Hopkins postures up.
Lopez Lopez holds on to Hopkins around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lopez Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez Lopez is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez wants to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.
Lopez Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez Lopez is looking to improve his position but Hopkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Hopkins fails to move to back control.
Lopez Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Hopkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lopez Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins controlling from the full mount.
Hopkins fails to advance to Lopez Lopez's back.
Hopkins tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hopkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guywaun Lopez Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hopkins throws a combination. Lopez Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Lopez Lopez counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Lopez Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez Lopez down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez Lopez is defended easily by Hopkins.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins thumps Lopez Lopez with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lopez Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Lopez Lopez tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
A big left from Lopez Lopez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopez Lopez throwing strikes but Hopkins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A lull in the action here as Hopkins stalls from top position.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez Lopez is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez is trying to control Hopkins's posture but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hopkins jabs Lopez Lopez right on the nose. Lopez Lopez blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez moves to clinch but Hopkins breaks away
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins feints a jab promting Lopez Lopez to slip. Hopkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lopez Lopez scores with a one two! Hopkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lopez Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tito Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guywaun Lopez Lopez.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Lopez Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez Lopez.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tito Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez Lopez.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Lopez Lopez misses
and Hopkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Lopez Lopez throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Lopez Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combo that has Lopez Lopez backing up. Lopez Lopez nods at Hopkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Hopkins jabs Lopez Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Tito Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopez Lopez is rocked!
Lopez Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Lopez Lopez avoids it easily.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopkins duly obliges.
Lopez Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins moves in close and cracks Lopez Lopez with a massive right hand! Lopez Lopez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Hopkins!
Tito Hopkins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jealous Jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen has chosen I Walk Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jealous Jarvae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikko Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. Jarvae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice takedown defense from Saarinen. No joy for Jarvae on that attempt.
Saarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarvae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jarvae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarvae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Heikko Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvae bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jarvae lands an elbow.
Saarinen tries to buck Jarvae off but Jarvae is having none of it.
Jarvae landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvae cracks Saarinen with a big right hand but Saarinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jarvae is trying to ground and pound but Saarinen uses the momentary lack of control by Jarvae to regain half guard.
Saarinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jarvae's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jarvae's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Jarvae right now.
Saarinen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jarvae tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jarvae rolls, trying to escape but Saarinen keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jarvae tries to break free.
Saarinen tries to get the hooks in deep but Jarvae pushed the leg off.
Jarvae has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saarinen controlling the positon.
Saarinen is hanging on to Jarvae's back as he tries to escape.
Saarinen doesn't have the hooks in and Jarvae manages to turn into his guard.
Jarvae with a flurry of punches that miss.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heikko Saarinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jarvae tries to land a front kick but Saarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarvae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saarinen sprawls well initially but Jarvae persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saarinen is trying to stand back up but Jarvae is controlling him
Saarinen is staying active underneath Jarvae, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saarinen wants to get back to his feet.
Jarvae is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jarvae.
Jarvae is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarinen is just riding it out for now. Jarvae eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jealous Jarvae dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvae's sensitive parts.
Saarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jarvae shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jarvae showed some decent athleticism there.
Jarvae thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jarvae is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Jarvae sits in half guard.
Jarvae working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Saarinen's thigh. Saarinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saarinen is keeping the position for now.
Saarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarvae trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Saarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarvae won't allow Saarinen to get back to his feet.
Jarvae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarvae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarvae stands and throws Saarinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarinen tries to control but Jarvae manages to take his back.
Jarvae missing with punches from the back.
Jarvae doesn't have the hooks in and Saarinen manages to turn into his guard.
Jarvae looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saarinen wants to control from the top but Jarvae keeps moving.
Saarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jarvae looking for subs off his back but Saarinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jarvae manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jarvae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae looking for subs off his back but Saarinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saarinen decides to stand up.
Heikko Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarinen connects with a looping right hand.
Saarinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Saarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jealous Jarvae will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jarvae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jarvae throws a sloppy head kick
and Saarinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarinen.
Both fighters circling a little - Jarvae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saarinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarvae swats away the attempt to clinch by Saarinen.
Jarvae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarvae was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarinen.
Jarvae misses with a takedown attempt - Saarinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Saarinen.
A cross from Jarvae lands.
Saarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Jarvae off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Saarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Saarinen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saarinen checks a leg kick.
Saarinen throws a wild body kick that Jarvae sees coming a mile off.
Jarvae looks to land a combination but Saarinen avoids it well.
Jarvae misses with a low kick as Saarinen jumps back.
Jarvae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarvae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarvae misses with an uppercut.
Jarvae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jarvae scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saarinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jarvae is looking to take a break and control but Saarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saarinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jarvae's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jarvae wants to pass to mount but Saarinen is defending the position.
Saarinen is staying active underneath Jarvae, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jarvae looks to land a strike but Saarinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvae wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
Saarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jarvae wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
Jarvae scoring with some ground and pound.
Jarvae trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jealous Jarvae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarvae trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Jarvae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saarinen wants to stand and escape but Jarvae is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saarinen's guard.
Jarvae throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarvae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saarinen defending well though.
Jarvae drops an elbow to the side of Saarinen's head.
Jarvae is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saarinen wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarvae trying to control the pace.
Jarvae prevents Saarinen from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jealous Jarvae clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarvae throws an overhand right that lands on Saarinen's shoulder, as Saarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jarvae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarvae. That's going to slow Saarinen down.
Jarvae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarinen misses with a low kick.
Jarvae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jarvae gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saarinen counters with a low kick, right behind Jarvae 's knee.
Jarvae fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jarvae takes one to the side of the head.
Saarinen takes a swing at Jarvae's ribcage but misses.
Saarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarinen throws a push kick but Jarvae slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jarvae scores with a jab to the head.
Saarinen scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvae. Saarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarinen throws a wild body kick that Jarvae sees coming a mile off.
Saarinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Jarvae drops his hands momentarily and Saarinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jarvae connects with an inside leg kick.
Saarinen throws a front kick that sends Jarvae stumbling back into the cage.
Jarvae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarvae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarinen checks a leg kick.
Saarinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saarinen lands a front kick.
Saarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Heikko Saarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarinen.
Jarvae fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saarinen to the ground. Jarvae is now in Saarinen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvae tries to free his leg and advance position but Saarinen is retaining full guard.
Jarvae trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Jarvae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarvae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jarvae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarvae postures up in Saarinen's guard and throws a big left but Saarinen blocks it.
Jarvae wants to pass the guard but Saarinen is keeping the position.
Jarvae preventing the sweep.
Jarvae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saarinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Jarvae from controlling successfully.
Jarvae looking to pass the guard.
Jarvae throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae stands and throws Saarinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jarvae lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saarinen down.
Jarvae grinds an elbow into Saarinen's temple.
Jarvae is trying to ground and pound but Saarinen uses the momentary lack of control by Jarvae to regain half guard.
Jarvae seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jealous Jarvae had his way with Heikko Saarinen in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Saarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarvae throws a solid leg kick but Saarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarvae.
Jarvae missing with a left hand there. Saarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarvae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarvae goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saarinen tried to score with a low kick but Jarvae checks it.
Saarinen lands a jab to the head.
Saarinen misses with a leg kick.
Saarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarvae circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarvae manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saarinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Saarinen's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarvae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarvae stops Saarinen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarvae trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarvae trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saarinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jarvae has a closed guard, preventing Saarinen from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvae has an active guard here but Saarinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Heikko Saarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jarvae doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saarinen.
Jarvae slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jealous Jarvae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen postures up in Jarvae's guard and throws a big left but Jarvae blocks it.
Saarinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jarvae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saarinen defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae is working an open guard so Saarinen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarvae tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvae on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jarvae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarvae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saarinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heikko Saarinen.
I think Jarvae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jealous Jarvae!
A very excited looking Jealous Jarvae made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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