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GSF 16 Oquendo vs Villegas II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stu Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stu Pitt 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Pitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Pierre shoots in and bounces Pitt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Pitt keeps moving.
Pitt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitt advances position into side control!
Pitt stands up and beckons St Pierre to his feet.
St Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Pitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Pitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Pitt stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Stu Pitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
Pitt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Pierre misses with a body shot.
Pitt scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Pitt.
Pitt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Pierre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt is concentrating on defense, preventing St Pierre from advancing position.
St Pierre is nestled in close to Pitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Pierre is trying to control. Pitt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pitt wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pitt tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pitt to regain full guard.
Pitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Pitt wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Pitt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pitt keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Pitt.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Stu Pitt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
St Pierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitt was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Horrible takedown by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitt which made him look bad.
Pitt with a hook.
St Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Pitt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting St Pierre counter with a right hand.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Pitt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitt moves out of range as St Pierre strikes.
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 Stu Pitt 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.
A nice combination there by Pitt.
Pitt throws a leg kick but St Pierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Pitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pitt thows a body shot but no joy.
Pitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre scores with a nice head shot.
Pitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stu Pitt is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre misses with a straight left.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Pitt moves out of range.
Pitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitt manages to avoid it.
Pitt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitt with a hook.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre throws a hook but Pitt blocks it.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Pitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitt throws a hook to the side of St Pierre's head but St Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitt moves away.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pitt connects with a leg kick. St Pierre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Pitt misses its intended target.
St Pierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Pierre lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for St Pierre.
Pitt is looking to chop away at St Pierre's legs.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre moves away from the strike by Pitt.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre blocks the body kick.
St Pierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Pitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from Pitt.
St Pierre is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt has managed to clinch.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitt finish him?
Pitt lands a nice uppercut.
Pitt unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pitt jerks St Pierre's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! St Pierre drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Pitt goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Pitt because St Pierre was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Stu Pitt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal Too!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Too throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Too moves away.
Too wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Too is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Too takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Too takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Too walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Too.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Too shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Too is controlling the pace.
Morgan wants to control but Too is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Too looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morgan is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is in trouble now - Too has advanced to mount!
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
Too content just to control the position here.
Too tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to hold on but Too pushes him away.
Too throws a strike there. Morgan manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Too is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Too is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morgan?
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Too throwing strikes but Morgan bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Too won't let him.
Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Derrick Morgan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Too looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Too persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Too's leg. Too is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Too off balance momentarily.
Morgan pushes Too away with a front kick.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Too misses with a wild combination.
Morgan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Too looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan throws a body punch but Too moves out of range.
Too shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Too gets slowly back to his feet.
Derrick Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Too.
Morgan cracks the inside of Too's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Too on the side of the head.
Too shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Too's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Too is breathing heavily.
Too dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Too's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Too on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Too takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Too tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Too dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Too's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Too takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Derrick Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Too takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Too fails with an attempt to clinch.
Derrick Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morgan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Too throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!
Too is rocked!
Too shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Too seems unphased.
Too shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan pushes Too away with a front kick.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Too is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Morgan.
Too seems to have recovered his senses.
Too gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooh!!! Morgan has knocked Too down with a huge combo! Morgan steps away and waves a wobbly Too back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Too takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a nice looking body kick.
Morgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Too's hands.
Too takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Too on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Derrick Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Too tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Too takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Too's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Too has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Too tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan lands with an uppercut that bounces Too off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Too.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan cracks the inside of Too's front leg.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Too can do to turn this around?
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Too shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Too 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.
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Too in the body.
Too doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morgan scores with a kick to the body.
Too has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morgan.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan connects with a high kick.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Too looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morgan - that will leave a mark!
Derrick Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan stalks Too and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Too's face. Too staggers backwards, shaken.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Too takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Morgan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Too clinches up against the cage.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Too keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan tries to circle away but Too has him pinned against the cage.
Too is looking to control Morgan's arms but Morgan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Too has his back to the cage.
Too has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morgan is trying to push Too away but Too has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Too does a little dance to reset his feet.
Too tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Too tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan leaves Too with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Too moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Too. That did some damage!
Too takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Too persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Derrick Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Too.
Too tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Too somewhat.
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Too shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Too's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Too tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Too takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan lands a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgan.
Morgan feints and then cracks Too's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Too down.
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!
Too has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morgan.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kal Too has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Morgan.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Too avoids nicely.
Too 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.
Too walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Too crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Too gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Too manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Too is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Too takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morgan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Too closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Too off balance momentarily.
Too takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan with a hook.
Too tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Too has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan works over Too's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morgan stalks Too and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Too's face. Too staggers backwards, shaken.
Morgan thumps Too with a low kick.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
Morgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Too will feel that in the morning.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Too doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan lands a nice looking body kick.
Too tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Derrick Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan throws a combination. Too tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Too is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Too keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
Too shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
Morgan feints a jab promting Too to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Too slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morgan. Too shrugs it off though.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Too knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Too's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Too looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
Morgan lands with an uppercut that bounces Too off the cage and back into range.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Too swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Morgan!
Derrick Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Struck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struck has chosen One 24 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thunder Struck!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov misses with a low kick as Struck jumps back.
Ivanov loads up on a big right hand but Struck slips the punch.
Struck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Struck.
Thunder Struck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Struck thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struck, pushing him back against the cage.
Struck is trying to force a seperation but Ivanov has the dominant position.
Struck misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ivanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Struck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struck prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Struck misses with some punches.
Struck is working Ivanov over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Ivanov throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Struck has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struck tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Struck tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Struck controls his hands.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Struck controls his hands.
Struck is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Struck fails to land.
Struck blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Struck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ivanov on the inside.
Struck struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Ivanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Struck blocks it with crossed arms.
Struck swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Struck lands a right hand.
Struck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Struck.
Ivanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Struck backwards.
Struck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struck lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Ivanov pushes Struck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov prevents Struck from breaking the clinch.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Struck controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanov.
Struck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Struck.
Struck misses with a punch to the body.
Struck has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Struck tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Struck lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Aleksander Ivanov's cut is getting worse.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Struck.
Ivanov lands a damaging elbow.
Struck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struck takes a shot to the head.
Struck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Struck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Struck 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 Ivanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Struck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struck.
Struck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Struck. Struck obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Struck.
Ivanov rushes Struck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struck's elbow.
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Struck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Struck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Ivanov presses Struck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Struck looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov gets through Struck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Struck is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Struck presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Struck takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov cracks Struck with a nice body shot.
Struck takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Ivanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Struck.
Ivanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struck backwards.
Ivanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Ivanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivanov rushes Struck and presses him up against the cage.
Struck tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Struck tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struck.
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Struck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Struck managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ivanov throws an elbow but misses.
Ivanov digs a right hand into Struck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Struck's gas tank.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Struck avoids the damage to the body.
Struck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Struck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Struck misses with some punches.
Ivanov has Struck pressed against the cage, preventing Struck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Struck avoids it.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Struck lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov pushes Struck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov cracks Struck with a nice body shot.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Struck wants to break free but Ivanov has control.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Struck is breathing heavily.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov presses Struck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanov.
Struck managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
Struck blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Struck is defending well for now.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Ivanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov cracks Struck with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Ivanov works on Struck's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ivanov.
A short left from Ivanov.
Nice body punch from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Ivanov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Ivanov.
Aleksander Ivanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struck backwards.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanov lands a left hand.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struck's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a knee strike.
Ivanov digs a right hand underneath Struck's ribcage. Struck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Struck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ivanov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Struck lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Ivanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Struck.
Ivanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Struck's face.
Ivanov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Struck takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Thunder Struck has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov cracks Struck with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Ivanov.
Struck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Struck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Ivanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Ivanov pushes Struck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Struck's ribcage.
Struck takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Struck avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Struck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivanov punishes Struck's body with a nice straight punch.
Struck throws out a loose jab but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov slips under a jab from Struck.
Ivanov misses with a hook. Struck ducked under it nicely.
Struck misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Struck.
A bone on bone clash there as Struck blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Ivanov.
Struck is looking to clinch.
Struck bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Struck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov defending well as Struck loads up on a big left hand.
Struck scores with a jab to the head.
Struck tries a head kick but it misses.
Struck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanov is looking to slow Struck down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Struck feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down.
Ivanov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Struck will feel that in the morning.
Struck tries to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a leg kick.
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Struck is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Struck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder Struck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Struck swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struck tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Struck back against the cage.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Struck is trying to break the clinch but Ivanov has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Struck can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanov controls the action.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Struck tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Struck back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivanov.
Struck struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body.
Ivanov misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands an elbow that stopped Struck in his tracks for a moment.
Struck misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivanov pushes Struck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Struck is defending well for now.
A short left from Ivanov.
Struck is rocked!
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanov.
Struck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ivanov lands an elbow just above Struck 's eye.
Struck tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov scores with a shot to the side of Struck's head.
Struck is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanov finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanov.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanov jerks Struck's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Struck drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ivanov goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ivanov because Struck was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Aleksander Ivanov!
Aleksander Ivanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Longbird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Super Mario Bros Theme Soundtrack . Nintendo Takada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hammer Longbird's chin.
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nintendo Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Longbird!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada lands a leg kick that knocks Longbird off balance momentarily.
Takada throws the left hand but Longbird avoids the punch easily.
Takada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longbird misses with the combination.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Longbird darts in and clinches Takada up against the cage.
Takada can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takada.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takada as Longbird tries to tie him up.
Longbird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takada has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Longbird is trying to keep an underhook but Takada manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Longbird tries to kick Takada off but Takada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada throws a strike but Longbird avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Takada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takada prevents Longbird from getting back to his feet.
Takada stopping the sweep attempt from Longbird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada postures up in Longbird's guard and throws a big left but Longbird blocks it.
Takada wants to pass the guard but Longbird is keeping the position.
Takada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takada trying to control but Longbird is working from the bottom.
Takada throws a big right hand that misses.
Longbird has his feet on Takada's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Longbird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takada misses with a low kick.
Takada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbird throws a front kick aimed at Takada's knee but Takada avoids it well.
Longbird connects with a single shot there.
Takada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Longbird's head.
Takada looks to land a body kick but Longbird moved away.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Longbird finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Longbird avoids the body shot from Takada.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takada.
Longbird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takada pinned against the cage. Takada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada wants to slow Longbird down by chopping away at his legs.
Nintendo Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longbird. Longbird circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick and Longbird moves out of range easily.
Takada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takada swats away the attempt to clinch by Longbird.
Longbird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takada pinned against the cage. Takada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takada looks for a takedown but Longbird sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nintendo Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longbird doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Longbird stuffs the takedown attempt from Takada. Takada gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Takada or perhaps it was just good defense by Longbird which made him look bad.
Takada is looking to wear down Longbird with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Longbird lands a jab to the nose.
Takada misses with a hook to the body
and Longbird counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nintendo Takada has been cut.
Longbird moves in looking to clinch but Takada pushes him off.
Longbird moves into range and clinches up with Takada.
Takada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longbird pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longbird drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hammer Longbird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longbird misses with a head kick.
Takada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longbird tries to clinch there but Takada circles away.
Takada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Longbird is trying to defend but Takada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takada thows a huge punch but Longbird dodges it nicely.
Takada is working for a kimura but Longbird is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takada is working for an americana but Longbird has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Takada was thinking about the submission.
Longbird wants to stand up but Takada is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takada throws a big elbow that misses.
Takada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takada wants to control from the top but Longbird keeps moving.
Longbird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takada is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longbird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takada manages to get himself to full guard.
Takada wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada is trying to control the position but Longbird postures up.
Takada looking for a guillotine here but Longbird defends easily.
Takada pulls Longbird in close to prevent any damage.
Longbird postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada keeping moving, preventing Longbird from controlling successfully.
Longbird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nintendo Takada.
Takada scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Longbird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longbird's calf.
Takada takes a swing at Longbird's ribcage but misses.
Longbird takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longbird.
Nice defenses there by Longbird.
Longbird checks the leg kick.
Takada misses with the combination.
Longbird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takada lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Longbird takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nintendo Takada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Takada gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Longbird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Longbird or perhaps it was just good defense by Takada which made him look bad.
Longbird looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Takada misses with a low kick.
Longbird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nintendo Takada is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada is looking to land body kicks.
Longbird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Longbird scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takada in his tracks.
Longbird leaves Takada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Longbird tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
Longbird misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbird scores with a jab.
Longbird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takada.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longbird manages to avoid it.
Longbird stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nintendo Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Longbird swivels and escapes.
Longbird avoids a kick to the body.
Takada jabs at Longbird's body.
Longbird shoots in but Takada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Longbird is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Longbird tries to clinch but Takada moves out of range.
Takada fails with a takedown attempt.
Takada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbird clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Longbird as the two fighters clinch.
Longbird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longbird looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Longbird.
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!
Takada throws a sloppy head kick and Longbird moves out of range easily.
Longbird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.
A low kick from Takada is predictable there
and Longbird counters with a nice uppercut.
Longbird lands a high kick!
Longbird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada swings for the body but Longbird moves out of range.
Longbird has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takada cracks the inside of Longbird's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Longbird's sensitive parts.
Longbird tries to clinch up.
Longbird feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takada's calf.
Longbird wants to clinch up but Takada keeps it at a distance.
Takada checks a low kick from Longbird.
Takada moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Longbird is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Longbird tries to close the distance and clinch but Takada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takada.
Takada misses with a shot to the body
and Longbird counters with a straight right hand.
Takada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Longbird but Longbird pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takada just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada wants to slow Longbird down by chopping away at his legs.
Takada throws a body kick that misses.
Longbird fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takada avoids it really well and circles away.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longbird doesn't seem bothered though.
Takada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Longbird tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takada is in Longbird's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada stops Longbird from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Longbird looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hammer Longbird.
I think Longbird 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nintendo Takada!
A very excited looking Nintendo Takada 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muilu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: he's going the distance. 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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30
265 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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182 lbs
21 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urpo Muilu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muilu thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A lazy left from Muilu finds it's target.
Muilu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green throws a leg kick
and Muilu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muilu checks the leg kick.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muilu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muilu misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Muilu misses the target.
Green slips under a jab.
Muilu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muilu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muilu throws an elbow but Green slips to the side and avoids it well.
Green struggling a bit here.
Muilu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Muilu crashes against the mat.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muilu on the ground.
Muilu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
Muilu is trying to get an arm triangle but Green is defending well.
Muilu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Green really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muilu is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muilu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Muilu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Green is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu happy to just control the position for now.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muilu is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muilu to get the leverage.
Well, if Muilu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muilu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muilu working the head and body with strikes.
Muilu is working for a submission of some sort.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muilu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muilu controlling the pace.
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Muilu.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muilu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
Muilu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Muilu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muilu with the ground and pound but Green uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Muilu wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Muilu postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muilu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Muilu misses its intended target.
Muilu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
It looks like Urpo Muilu has been cut.
Muilu throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Green slips under a jab.
Muilu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muilu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muilu in his tracks.
Muilu lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muilu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Green misses with a body kick.
Muilu throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Muilu only half commits.
Muilu misses with the combination.
Muilu slips a jab from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green blocks a jab.
Green lands a head kick!
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Muilu shoots in.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muilu.
Green throws a body punch but Muilu moves out of range.
Muilu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muilu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muilu blocks a head kick by Green.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muilu misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muilu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muilu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muilu throws out the jab.
Muilu cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muilu misses with a looping left.
Muilu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muilu throws a body kick the misses
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muilu throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Muilu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muilu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green misses with an uppercut. Muilu saw that one coming.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Muilu throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green lands with a cross.
Muilu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muilu misses with a looping right.
Green avoids the body shot from Muilu.
Muilu moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muilu blocks the elbow strike.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Green has Muilu pressed against the cage, preventing Muilu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muilu misses with an elbow strike.
Green lands a shot to the body.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Muilu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Muilu's head.
That has opened up Urpo Muilu's cut even more.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Muilu. Muilu gets slowly back to his feet.
Rob Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urpo Muilu.
Muilu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rob Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muilu throws a hook but Green blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muilu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muilu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muilu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Muilu's head.
The cut above Urpo Muilu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muilu misses with a right hand
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urpo Muilu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Muilu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green avoids the head kick by Muilu.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muilu finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Muilu shoots in.
Muilu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green looks for the body kick but Muilu saw that one coming.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a head kick but Muilu moves out of range.
Muilu moves out of range as Green strikes.
Muilu looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green takes a swing at Muilu's ribcage but misses.
Green cracks the inside of Muilu's front leg.
Muilu misses the shot to the body.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Muilu.
Muilu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Muilu moves out of range easily.
Green throws a hook but Muilu blocks it.
Green avoids the body shot from Muilu.
Muilu lands an overhand right.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muilu.
Muilu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muilu lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muilu.
Green throws a leg kick that misses.
Muilu misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muilu was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Muilu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muilu throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Muilu scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Green throws a body punch but Muilu moves out of range.
Green throws a body punch but Muilu moves out of range.
Muilu throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Muilu catches Green right on the button with a cross.
Muilu throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Urpo Muilu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Muilu lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Green is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green switches off momentarily and Muilu cracks him with a monster right hand! Green topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Muilu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Muilu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urpo Muilu!
A very excited looking Urpo Muilu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimiliano Tormento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massimiliano Tormento told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Protacio Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Massimiliano Tormento!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawo takes a swing at Tormento's ribcage but misses.
Jawo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tormento moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tormento tries to land a leg kick but Jawo saw it coming and moves away.
Tormento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jawo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jawo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tormento.
Tormento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jawo.
Tormento throws a front kick aimed at Jawo's knee but Jawo avoids it well.
Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawo misses the jab.
Jawo scores with a nice head shot.
Tormento throws a big shot that misses.
Jawo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tormento.
Nice body punch from Jawo.
Jawo misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Tormento, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tormento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jawo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tormento.
Tormento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jawo.
Tormento gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jawo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Jawo.
Jawo slips under a jab.
Jawo forces Tormento back against the cage and clinches.
Tormento breaks the clinch.
Jawo swings for the body but Tormento moves out of range.
Jawo avoids the body shot from Tormento.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tormento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tormento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Jawo scores with a four punch combination!
Jawo misses with a hook
and Tormento counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Jawo.
Tormento misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jawo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Tormento.
Tormento misses with a straight left.
Jawo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jawo has managed to clinch.
Tormento blocks a body shot from Jawo.
Tormento misses with the head strike.
Tormento working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tormento.
Tormento's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tormento working aggressively here.
Tormento blocks a body shot from Jawo.
Tormento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tormento blocks an uppercut.
Jawo lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tormento fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jawo.
Tormento is trying to force a seperation but Jawo has the dominant position.
Come on Jawo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tormento trying to stall but Jawo improves his position.
Tormento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jawo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tormento has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tormento decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jawo is pressing down on Tormento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormento trying to control but Jawo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo is trying to control the position but Tormento postures up.
Tormento slips nicely into half guard.
Tormento is looking to stall here but Jawo recovers full guard.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Tormento from controlling successfully.
Tormento is looking to advance position but Jawo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tormento is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jawo landing strikes from the mount and Tormento is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Protacio Jawo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Tormento. That snapped Jawo's head back.
Jawo takes a swing at Tormento's ribcage but misses.
Jawo throws a front kick that sends Tormento stumbling back into the cage.
Tormento ducks under a wild hook from Jawo.
Tormento misses with a wild body shot.
Tormento misses with a right hand
and Jawo counters with a right hand to the body.
Tormento throws an off balance right hand
and Jawo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jawo throws a hook but Tormento avoids it easily.
Tormento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tormento stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jawo.
Tormento just misses with a punch to the body.
Tormento throws a hook to the side of Jawo's head but Jawo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jawo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tormento if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormento misses the shot to the body.
Jawo closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Jawo.
A nice left hand lands by Tormento.
Tormento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jawo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tormento prevents a body shot from Jawo.
Jawo is trying to drag Tormento to the mat but Tormento just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jawo misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jawo throws an elbow but misses.
Tormento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tormento wants to get back to striking at distance but Jawo won't allow it.
Jawo has picked Tormento up - he's going for a ride! Jawo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jawo drops an elbow to the side of Tormento's head.
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!
Jawo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jawo 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Tormento is looking to improve his position.
Tormento makes his way to full guard, as Jawo worked for a kimura.
Tormento wants to get back to his feet but Jawo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tormento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jawo throws a big elbow that misses.
Jawo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tormento has wrist control.
Jawo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jawo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jawo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jawo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jawo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tormento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tormento controls Jawo momentarily but Jawo frees himself.
Tormento keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Tormento can't keep his opponent in guard - Jawo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tormento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tormento is trying to control but can't.
Tormento is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jawo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tormento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jawo.
Jawo working over Tormento with some ground and pound. Tormento looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jose Protacio Jawo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jawo prevents Tormento from improving his position.
Jawo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tormento defending well though.
Jawo is looking for a kimura but Tormento is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jawo to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tormento is trying to get back to full guard.
Tormento tries to kick Jawo off but Jawo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jawo working Tormento over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawo moves nicely into side control.
Tormento takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Protacio Jawo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jawo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tormento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tormento scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jawo lands a jab.
Jawo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jawo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tormento bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jawo's head.
Jawo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tormento lands with an uppercut that bounces Jawo off the cage and back into range.
Tormento avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormento moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jawo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tormento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jawo.
Jawo takes a swing at Tormento's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Jawo coming out on top.
Tormento is looking to chop away at Jawo's legs.
Jawo wants to clinch up but Tormento keeps it at a distance.
Tormento takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tormento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jawo takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Massimiliano Tormento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Protacio Jawo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo lands an elbow inside.
Tormento working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Tormento fails to land.
Tormento working aggressively here.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tormento lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jawo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tormento backwards.
Tormento is trying to break the clinch but Jawo has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jawo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tormento doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jawo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jawo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tormento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Tormento's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tormento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tormento is struggling to control the position.
Jawo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tormento tries a body shot but Jawo blocks it.
Tormento lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tormento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tormento is trying to push Jawo away but Jawo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tormento manages to break the clinch.
Jawo thuds a left hand into Tormento's body.
Jawo tests Tormento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jawo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tormento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jawo takes the fight into the clinch.
Tormento looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tormento connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jawo's face.
Tormento misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Massimiliano Tormento.
I think Jawo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Protacio Jawo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Protacio Jawo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Tikki has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
190 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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33
197 lbs
27 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tatu Tikki!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Ninja misses
and Tikki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ninja thinking.
Afro Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikki.
Ninja misses with the body kick
and Tikki counters with a thumping low kick.
Ninja throws a body punch but Tikki moves out of range.
Ninja sizes up Tikki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Tikki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ninja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikki manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Tikki.
Ninja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tikki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ninja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Tikki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ninja controlling Tikki's posture.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja controlling the position.
Tikki throws a big right hand that misses.
Tikki wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Tikki throwing strikes but missing.
Ninja is looking for a triangle but Tikki pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tikki wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tikki is one step ahead there.
Tikki throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
Tikki throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninja can't keep his opponent in guard - Tikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Tikki is controlling well.
Ninja trying to hold on to Tikki's head to control him but Tikki postures up.
Tikki wants to stand but Ninja has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tikki throws a strike but Ninja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ninja controls Tikki momentarily but Tikki frees himself.
Tikki stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tikki throws a strike but Ninja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tikki pulls Ninja in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja trying to control but Tikki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tatu Tikki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ninja scores with a body shot.
Jab by Tikki.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ninja. Tikki shrugs it off though.
Tikki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninja.
Tikki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninja moves forwards but Tikki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ninja.
Tikki lands a nice hook to Ninja's body. Ninja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikki.
Tikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tikki wants to land a leg kick but Ninja is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ninja.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki staying out of range there.
Ninja throws a leg kick but Tikki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ninja throws a big shot that misses.
Ninja swings widly with a right hand
and Ninja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ninja slips a jab from Tikki.
Nice jab there from Ninja.
Afro Ninja is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Tikki finds it's target.
Afro Ninja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki's corner calls for a 1-2. Tikki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tikki checks a leg kick nicely.
Ninja doesn't manage to clinch there - Tikki circles away.
The crowd cheers as Ninja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tikki doesn't seem phased though.
Ninja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tikki under the eye.
That kick from Ninja tenderised Tikki's leg. Tikki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ninja throws a series of punches but Tikki moves out of range.
Ninja cracks Tikki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by Tikki.
Tikki throws a wild body kick that Ninja sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Ninja as he connects with a hook.
Ninja just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki connects with a nice looking jab.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Ninja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Tikki ducks down to avoid it.
Tikki sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ninja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tikki.
Tikki lands a leg kick that knocks Ninja off balance momentarily.
Tikki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ninja misses the shot to the body.
Tikki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninja misses with a looping right.
Ninja lands the left hand.
Ninja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tikki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tikki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja stuffs the takedown attempt from Tikki. Tikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Tikki connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninja blocks a jab.
Tikki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ninja momentarily.
Ninja throws a big shot that misses.
Ninja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja ducks right into an uppercut from Tikki.
Ninja misses with a series of wild punches.
Tikki dips to his left and cracks Ninja with an uppercut!
Tikki throws a head kick that Ninja semi-blocks.
Ninja dips to his left and cracks Tikki with an uppercut!
Ninja defending well as Tikki loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ninja misses the body punch
and Ninja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ninja wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki feints and then cracks Ninja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninja down.
Ninja forces Tikki back against the cage and clinches.
Tikki prevents a body shot from Ninja.
Ninja scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Ninja.
Tikki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Ninja tries to break the clinch but Tikki is controlling the position.
Ninja lands with a light punch inside.
Tikki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ninja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tikki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikki throws a jab when Ninja was well out of range.
Ninja lands with a cross.
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 Afro Ninja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
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!
Ninja lands with a good body shot.
Ninja misses with a hook to the body
and Tikki counters with a right hand to the body.
Ninja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikki doesn't seem bothered though.
Ninja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ninja throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tikki.
Tikki throws a leg kick
and Ninja counters with a good low kick that Tikki was not able to check.
Ninja leaves Tikki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ninja darts in trying to clinch
and Tikki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Tikki misses
and Ninja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tikki thinking.
Ninja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninja uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tikki has time to react.
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!
Ninja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ninja rushes Tikki and presses him up against the cage.
Ninja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tikki breaks from the clinch.
Ninja attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tikki moves forwards but Ninja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tikki checks a leg kick.
Ninja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tikki's head.
Ninja tries to close the distance and clinch but Tikki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tikki throws a leg kick but Ninja checks it.
A jab from Tikki misses.
Tikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninja moves away.
Tikki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ninja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tikki throws a leg kick which misses Ninja's front leg but catches the back leg as Ninja tries to avoid it.
Tikki misses with a hook. Ninja ducked under it nicely.
Tikki takes a swing at Ninja's ribcage but misses.
Tikki 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja defending well as Tikki loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja tests Tikki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ninja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikki moves out of range as Ninja strikes.
Tikki misses with a low kick.
Ninja throws a body kick that misses.
Tikki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tikki misses with a hook.
Ninja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tikki misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tikki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ninja.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tikki. That's going to slow Ninja down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a wild body shot.
Ninja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tikki blocks a head kick by Ninja.
Tikki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Tikki ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Tikki tenderised Ninja's leg. Ninja is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tikki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ninja's head.
Tikki shoots in but Ninja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ninja clinches up with Tikki and pushes him back against the cage.
Tikki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ninja scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Ninja on the inside.
Tikki wants the takedown. Ninja is fighting it off but Tikki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ninja's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki wants to stand but Ninja is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Tikki from controlling successfully.
Ninja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tikki postures up in Ninja's guard and throws a big left but Ninja blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tikki looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afro Ninja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ninja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afro Ninja!
Afro Ninja very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kafka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Haters Gonna Hate. Tebow has chosen God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Kafka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kafka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kafka lands a head shot.
A head kick by Kafka misses
and Tebow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tebow swinging wildly here.
Tebow slips under a jab from Kafka.
Kafka misses with a low kick.
Kafka dodges the punch combination from Tebow.
A jab from Kafka misses.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tebow lands a head shot.
Franz Kafka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafka scores with the left hand. Tebow knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kafka tries to sprawl but Tebow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tebow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka is looking to control Tebow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kafka avoid being mounted?
Kafka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tebow trying to control from half guard but Kafka is working away.
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.
Kafka tries to get to full guard but Tebow has control of the leg.
Tebow is trying to control. Kafka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Tebow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tebow ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
Tebow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kafka was well out of range. Poor timing from Tebow.
A jab lands there for Tebow.
Kafka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tebow on the side of the head.
Tebow avoids the body shot from Kafka.
Kafka works Tebow's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kafka tries a low kick but Tebow avoids it.
Tebow misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tebow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kafka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kafka has Tebow up against the cage in a clinch.
Tebow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
Kafka throws a head punch that misses.
Tebow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kafka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tebow wants to stall.
Tebow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tebow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tebow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kafka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kafka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kafka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kafka throws a jab when Tebow was well out of range.
Kafka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tebow slips a straight right by Kafka.
Tebow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kafka eats them both and turns towards Tebow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kafka lands a two punch combo.
Kafka cracks Tebow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tebow is rocked!
Tebow slips under a jab.
Tebow is still on wobbly legs! Can Kafka finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tebow walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tebow limp body while Kafka jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franz Kafka!
Franz Kafka got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown as his entrance music. Pete Bowman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Taylor's chin.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor tries to move into range but Bowman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bowman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowman slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Taylor slips a straight right by Bowman.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowman. That's going to slow Taylor down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowman.
Bowman swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman drops Taylor with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Taylor! Bowman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Bowman!
Pete Bowman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Oquendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villegas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War is my destiny. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Oquendo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oquendo sprawls well initially but Villegas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villegas wants to take a breather but Oquendo is having none of it.
Villegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oquendo tries to kick Villegas off but Villegas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Villegas throwing shots but Oquendo is blocking nicely.
Villegas is pressing down on Oquendo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oquendo is holding on for now.
Villegas is looking for a kimura but Oquendo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Villegas to get the leverage.
Oquendo won't allow Villegas to pass to mount.
Villegas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villegas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Villegas wants to take a breather but Oquendo is having none of it.
Villegas prevents Oquendo from standing back up.
Villegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Villegas trying to mount his opponent but Oquendo defends it.
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.
Oquendo taking some punishment here, with Villegas in his half guard.
Oquendo won't allow Villegas to pass to mount.
Villegas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Villegas connects with a nice short shot to Oquendo's temple.
Villegas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Villegas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oquendo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villegas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Villegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oquendo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oquendo's head.
Villegas is looking for a kimura here.
Oquendo is refusing to be controlled, as Villegas sits in half guard.
Oquendo pushes Villegas off looking to stand but Villegas dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Villegas trying to mount his opponent but Oquendo defends it.
Villegas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oquendo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Villegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Oquendo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Villegas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villegas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Villegas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Villegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.
Villegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villegas avoids the head kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Villegas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oquendo blocks the body kick.
Oquendo misses with a leg kick.
Oquendo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Villegas can pounce on him.
Villegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oquendo.
Oquendo takes a swing at Villegas's ribcage but misses.
Villegas cracks Oquendo with a good jab.
Villegas shoots for a double leg takedown but Oquendo sprawls well. He's pushed Villegas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oquendo avoids the head kick by Villegas.
Oquendo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jose Oquendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villegas looks to throw the jab but Oquendo is out of range.
Villegas throws a push kick but Oquendo slaps the foot to one side.
Oquendo misses with an uppercut.
Oquendo throws a right and a left that Villegas avoids nicely.
Jose Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo misses with a head kick.
Villegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo throws a low kick but Villegas moves out of range easily.
Oquendo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villegas shoots in for a takedown but Oquendo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oquendo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Villegas.
It looks like Jose Oquendo has been cut.
Villegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Oquendo misses
and Villegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Villegas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Villegas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oquendo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oquendo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oquendo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Villegas thows a body shot but no joy.
Villegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oquendo scoring well with a low kick there.
Oquendo looks to score with a jab to the body but Villegas is just out of range.
Villegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Villegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oquendo moves away.
Oquendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villegas.
Jose Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oquendo throws a right and a left that Villegas avoids nicely.
Villegas throws a jab when Oquendo was well out of range.
Villegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Villegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oquendo.
Oquendo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Villegas scores with a hook.
Villegas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oquendo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oquendo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Oquendo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Villegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oquendo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oquendo enables Villegas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oquendo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Villegas is controlling him.
Villegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Villegas looking to sit in guard and control but Oquendo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Villegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oquendo is one step ahead there.
Villegas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oquendo wants to get up but he can't break Villegas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Villegas holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Villegas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oquendo manages to get himself to full guard.
Villegas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Villegas wants to control from the top but Oquendo keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Villegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Villegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jose Oquendo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oquendo cracks Villegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Villegas lands a slapping body shot.
Oquendo's corner calls for a 1-2. Oquendo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villegas misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oquendo - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Oquendo. Those never looked like landing.
Oquendo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Villegas is able to avoid easily.
Villegas throws a shot from downtown. Oquendo moves away and avoids it.
Oquendo checks a low kick from Villegas.
A head kick misses from Oquendo.
Oquendo tries to score with a low kick but Villegas moves his leg out of the way.
Villegas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Villegas has Oquendo up against the cage in a clinch.
Villegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oquendo prevents it.
Villegas goes for a takedown attempt but Oquendo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oquendo slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo throws a low kick, looking for Villegas's leg but Villegas calmly moves out of range.
Villegas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oquendo was covering up waiting for the punch and Villegas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Villegas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Villegas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Villegas pushes down on Oquendo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Villegas is nestled in close to Oquendo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Villegas wants to take a breather but Oquendo is having none of it.
Oquendo wants to get back to his feet.
Oquendo pushes Villegas off and gets back to his feet.
Jose Oquendo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oquendo. Oquendo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo looks for the body kick but Villegas saw that one coming.
Oquendo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oquendo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a leg kick but Villegas checks it.
Oquendo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oquendo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oquendo tried to score with a low kick but Villegas checks it.
Villegas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oquendo sprawls well initially but Villegas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Villegas is keen to just control but Oquendo is a slippery customer.
Oquendo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villegas.
Villegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Villegas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo is staying active underneath Villegas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Villegas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Villegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oquendo's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villegas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Villegas landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Villegas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Oquendo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Villegas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oquendo at a distance.
Villegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Villegas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Villegas takes a swing at Oquendo's ribcage but misses.
Oquendo is looking to slow Villegas down with leg kicks.
Oquendo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oquendo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Villegas throws a looping overhand right but Oquendo ducks down to avoid it.
Villegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villegas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Villegas works over Oquendo's head and body with a nice combination.
Oquendo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Villegas momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oquendo.
Oquendo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oquendo looks to land a combination but Villegas avoids it well.
Oquendo connects with a right hand. Villegas shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Villegas checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oquendo.
Villegas misses with the combination.
Villegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oquendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a front kick aimed at Villegas's knee but Villegas avoids it well.
Oquendo throws a leg kick but Villegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Oquendo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Villegas takes a swing at Oquendo's ribcage but misses.
Oquendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villegas.
Villegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oquendo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Villegas momentarily.
Villegas is looking to slow Oquendo down with leg kicks.
Oquendo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oquendo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Villegas loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas looks to land a body kick but Oquendo moved away.
Villegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Villegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oquendo manages to avoid it.
Oquendo thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo misses with a leg kick.
Villegas swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range.
Villegas misses with a straight right.
Villegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a head kick that half lands.
Villegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oquendo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oquendo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oquendo misses with a low kick as Villegas jumps back.
Oquendo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oquendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas clinches up with Oquendo and pushes him back against the cage.
Villegas misses with a body punch.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Villegas as he checks the leg kick.
Oquendo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oquendo lands a nice looking body kick.
Oquendo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Villegas lands with a shot to the body.
Villegas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Villegas showed some decent athleticism there.
Villegas is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo is trying to stand.
Villegas misses with a head shot. Oquendo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Villegas won't allow Oquendo to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jose Oquendo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Oquendo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Villegas rushes Oquendo and presses him up against the cage.
Villegas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Villegas manages to end up in side control.
Oquendo stops Villegas from passing to mount.
Villegas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Villegas in side control, throwing shots but Oquendo defends.
Villegas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Villegas wants to control but Oquendo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Villegas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oquendo, who protects the arm well.
Oquendo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harry Villegas 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.
Oquendo manages to get to full guard.
Villegas stays in close to Oquendo's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Villegas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Villegas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Oquendo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Villegas checks a leg kick.
Villegas throws a push kick but Oquendo slaps the foot to one side.
Villegas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oquendo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oquendo misses with a hook.
Villegas cracks Oquendo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Oquendo. Those never looked like landing.
Oquendo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Villegas.
A bone on bone clash there as Villegas blocks the leg kick.
Jose Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Villegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oquendo misses with a low kick as Villegas jumps back.
Villegas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Villegas scores with a hook.
Oquendo wants to land a leg kick but Villegas is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oquendo.
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!
Villegas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Oquendo.
Villegas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Oquendo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oquendo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Oquendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oquendo throws a body punch but Villegas moves out of range.
Oquendo takes one on the button.
Oquendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villegas moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Villegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Villegas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Villegas!
Harry Villegas is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Harry Villegas 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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