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Bushido 10: Lutsky vs Diamond PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blake!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blake, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mcdonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blake up against the ropes.
Blake can't get the takedown.
Blake is trying to break free.
Mcdonald is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Blake can't fight it off and eventually Mcdonald manages to take the fight to the floor. Blake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcdonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcdonald stands up from Blake's guard - Mcdonald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blake swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blake did well to prevent Mcdonald getting side control.
Blake throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Blake trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Blake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Derek Blake wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blake gets tackled into the ropes by Mcdonald. Mcdonald maintains the clinch.
Mcdonald landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blake is defending well.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Mcdonald avoids it by throwing Blake back against the ropes.
Mcdonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blake prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald blocks an uppercut.
Mcdonald wants a takedown.
Mcdonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mcdonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blake on the ground.
Mcdonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcdonald has Blake in his guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Mcdonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcdonald looking to pass the guard.
Mcdonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcdonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Mcdonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcdonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blake counters with a series of strikes. Mcdonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Blake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcdonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blake's guard now.
Mcdonald is looking to stand up but Blake won't let him.
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcdonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Mcdonald working some strikes from top position.
Mcdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcdonald stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mcdonald here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mcdonald working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trey Mcdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Mcdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Blake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcdonald tries to stand but Blake is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Trey Mcdonald wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcdonald.
Trey Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Blake sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcdonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcdonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcdonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking to pass the guard.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcdonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcdonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcdonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Blake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Blake prevents Mcdonald from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blake wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Mcdonald dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trey Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Blake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcdonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Mcdonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcdonald throws an elbow that misses. Blake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcdonald's guard. Nice move by Blake!
Blake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcdonald is proving hard to escape from.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcdonald pulls Blake in close to his closed guard and prevents Blake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blake wants to get up but he can't break Mcdonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blake stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonald. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald shoots in but Blake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcdonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcdonald has a takedown stuffed.
Blake closes the distance but Mcdonald moves to the side
and Mcdonald counters with a single leg into guard. Blake didn't expect that.
Mcdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake pulls Mcdonald in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcdonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcdonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcdonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is really struggling to control Blake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcdonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcdonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcdonald preventing the sweep.
Mcdonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Blake working for a triangle but Mcdonald defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald throwing strikes but missing.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcdonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald wanted to stand there but Blake had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Mcdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcdonald, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Trey Mcdonald!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Trey Mcdonald!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Trey Mcdonald!
Trey Mcdonald wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Trey Mcdonald misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petri Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutuola feints and as Saarinen raises his hands in defense, Tutuola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Saarinen wants to stand but Tutuola is controlling the position.
Saarinen has a closed guard, preventing Tutuola from standing up.
Tutuola gets to his feet. Saarinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tutuola throws a leg kick but Saarinen checks it.
Tutuola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tutuola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarinen lands an elbow that stopped Tutuola in his tracks for a moment.
Saarinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tutuola is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saarinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saarinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tutuola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saarinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tutuola.
Tutuola has Saarinen pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tutuola pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Saarinen tumbling to the mat - Tutuola dives into Saarinen's guard.
Saarinen is looking to stand up but Tutuola isn't so interested in that idea.
Saarinen has a closed guard, preventing Tutuola from standing up.
Saarinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tutuola passes into side control.
Tutuola 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen tries to buck Tutuola off but Tutuola is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Tutuola.
Tutuola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saarinen some visible discomfort.
Saarinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tutuola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tutuola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tutuola is looking for a kimura but Saarinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tutuola to get the leverage.
Saarinen pushes Tutuola off and gets back to his feet.
Saarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutuola throws a leg kick that misses.
Tutuola dives in and grabs Saarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes down on Tutuola's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tutuola lands a two punch combo.
Tutuola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tutuola showed some decent athleticism there.
Tutuola thows a huge punch but Saarinen dodges it nicely.
Tutuola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saarinen leaves Tutuola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tutuola's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a head kick.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutuola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutuola somewhat.
Petri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Saarinen is looking to slow Tutuola down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen tries to clinch but Tutuola is having none of it.
Tutuola misses with a combination
and Saarinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tutuola's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odafin Tutuola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saarinen scores with a leg kick.
Tutuola forces Saarinen back against the ropes and clinches.
Tutuola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saarinen rushes Tutuola and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tutuola is trying to pull guard but Saarinen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Saarinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saarinen tries a knee to the head but Tutuola blocks it.
Tutuola dodges an elbow strike from Saarinen.
Tutuola managing to block the knees to the body from Saarinen.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but Saarinen forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saarinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tutuola.
Saarinen avoiding damage as Tutuola throws knees to the body.
Saarinen lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Odafin Tutuola has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saarinen.
Saarinen looking to throw knees to the head but Tutuola is blocking nicely.
Tutuola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saarinen pushes off an throws an elbow but Tutuola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but Saarinen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tutuola drops back down to his feet.
Petri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saarinen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Saarinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tutuola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tutuola misses with a double jab
and Saarinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Tutuola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saarinen. That one must have hurt.
Tutuola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saarinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarinen but Saarinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Saarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Tutuola moves out of range easily.
Petri Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutuola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarinen. Saarinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Tutuola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tutuola tries to clinch but Saarinen is having none of it.
Tutuola throws a head kick but Saarinen moves out of range.
Odafin Tutuola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saarinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tutuola tries to clinch there but Saarinen circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarinen.
Tutuola moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola moves out of range of the body kick from Saarinen.
Odafin Tutuola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tutuola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarinen.
Tutuola keeps the fight on the outside.
Saarinen thows a body kick. Tutuola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from Tutuola misses.
Tutuola moves out of range of the body kick from Saarinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tutuola throws a looping overhand right but Saarinen ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petri Saarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Odafin Tutuola's cut.
That's time! Saarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tutuola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarinen swivels and escapes.
Saarinen thuds his shin into the meat of Tutuola's side.
Tutuola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutuola somewhat.
Saarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarinen dodges the punch combination from Tutuola.
Tutuola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarinen moves out of range as Tutuola throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarinen, right into the meat.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Saarinen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarinen.
Tutuola clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Tutuola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tutuola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saarinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola throws a lazy right hand but Saarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tutuola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarinen - the referee stops the clock and Tutuola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarinen. Tutuola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saarinen thumps Tutuola with a low kick.
Tutuola misses with a double jab
and Saarinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarinen is looking to slow Tutuola down with leg kicks.
Saarinen throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen dodges the punch combination from Tutuola.
Tutuola moves in looking to clinch but Saarinen pushes him off.
Saarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarinen feints and then cracks Tutuola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tutuola down.
Tutuola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saarinen counters with a big head kick but Tutuola shrugs it off.
Tutuola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tutuola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saarinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Saarinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Tutuola won't allow Saarinen to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
Tutuola throwing strikes from guard but Saarinen blocks nicely.
Saarinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tutuola is controlling him.
Tutuola looking to pass the guard.
Tutuola wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutuola won't allow Saarinen to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutuola stopping the sweep attempt from Saarinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petri Saarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Petri Saarinen!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Petri Saarinen!
Petri Saarinen wins by majority decision!
Petri Saarinen made sure to mention his sponsor, STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McKeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Russian Roulette. A fine choice. McKeon has chosen Kanye West- Power as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike McKeon!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but McKeon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKeon.
McKeon moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks the inside of McKeon's front leg.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but McKeon moves his leg out of the way.
McKeon moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Andriy Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKeon drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKeon checks a leg kick.
Mike McKeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McKeon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks McKeon off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks McKeon with an uppercut!
McKeon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKeon scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Andriy Kersikov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKeon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McKeon misses the target.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
McKeon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
McKeon avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but McKeon keeps it at a distance.
McKeon misses the jab.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces McKeon off the ropes and back into range.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
McKeon checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but McKeon moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
McKeon misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKeon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKeon. That did some damage!
McKeon throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKeon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKeon sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKeon connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKeon.
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 Andriy Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKeon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKeon stalks Kersikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov's face. Kersikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks McKeon off balance momentarily.
McKeon throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but McKeon checks it
and McKeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and McKeon moves out of range easily.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McKeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and McKeon counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKeon misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks McKeon with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by McKeon.
McKeon is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKeon scores with a three punch combo!
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKeon tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKeon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKeon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKeon moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
The fighters circling - McKeon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but McKeon slips the punch.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but McKeon moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McKeon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on McKeon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKeon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
A big right from McKeon misses.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKeon.
A cross from McKeon lands.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
McKeon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKeon scores with a nice head shot.
McKeon connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKeon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKeon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as McKeon blocks the leg kick.
McKeon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKeon misses with a head kick.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown. McKeon tries to sprawl out of it but Kersikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McKeon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mike McKeon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but McKeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKeon throws a big shot that misses.
McKeon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKeon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and McKeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McKeon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McKeon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McKeon controlling the pace for now.
McKeon wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKeon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
McKeon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKeon looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McKeon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKeon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mike McKeon!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mike McKeon!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mike McKeon!
Mike McKeon wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Laid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the ring accompanied by Fight for your Right to Party. Mike Laid will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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289 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Laid!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Laid misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laid looking for submissions off his back.
Laid tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Laid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Laid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laid keeps moving.
Laid has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anderson doesn't defend quickly enough and Laid has managed to lock this one up! Can Anderson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laid on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Laid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt comes into the arena with Danzig - Mother blaring out of the sound system. 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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197 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
18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Layne Fields!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields moves into the clinch.
Blunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Blunt avoiding damage as Fields throws knees to the body.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blunt misses with a body punch.
Fields lands a nice shot to the body.
Fields missing with knees to the body.
Fields blocks a body shot from Blunt.
Fields's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fields shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fields moves out of range as Blunt throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fields 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 Blunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blunt throws the kick towards the body but Fields avoids it.
Blunt moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fields.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fields lands a right hand.
Fields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fields breaks from the clinch.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Fields wants to clinch up but Blunt keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fields gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fields looking to slow down the pace here.
Fields blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fields landing knees to the head.
Fields lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fields landing knees to the head.
Blunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
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!
Fields using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blunt is trying to break the clinch but Fields is controlling him.
Blunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Fields.
Still in the clinch, Fields scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Fields.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fields tries a knee to the head but Blunt blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Blunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fields.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
Blunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fields prevents it.
Fields lands with a light punch inside.
Fields lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blunt as Fields tries to tie him up.
Fields tries a body shot but Blunt blocks it.
Blunt misses with a body punch.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fields blocks it with crossed arms.
Blunt managing to block the knees to the body from Fields.
Fields is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blunt is defending well for now.
Blunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fields using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blunt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
Blunt scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fields lands an elbow inside that Blunt shrugs off.
It looks like Bob Blunt has been cut.
Fields lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fields.
Blunt is working for takedown but Fields is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Blunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fields lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blunt.
Fields tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blunt avoids it.
Fields trying to control the position but instead, Blunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fields into the ropes.
Fields with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Blunt.
Blunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fields.
Fields unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fields misses with a knee strike.
Fields lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fields tries a knee to the head but Blunt blocks it.
Blunt missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fields.
A short left from Fields.
Fields managing to block the knees to the body from Blunt.
Blunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fields tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fields.
Blunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Blunt circles away.
Fields wants to clinch.
Fields pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fields is looking to clinch but Blunt is avoiding it.
Fields tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Blunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Fields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Blunt'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.
Fields has closed the distance and engaged Blunt in a clinch.
Blunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fields.
Blunt lands a right hand.
Blunt working Fields over with knees to the body.
Fields looking to stall.
Blunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Blunt misses with a punch to the body.
Blunt tries to work over Fields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fields blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blunt.
Fields utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Fields controls his hands.
Blunt lands a knee to the body.
Fields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fields misses with a knee to the head.
Fields is breathing heavily.
Blunt with a knee to the head.
It looks like Layne Fields has been cut.
Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Blunt.
Bob Blunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fields tries to clinch
and Blunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fields manages to avoid it.
Blunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fields throws a wild body kick that Blunt sees coming a mile off.
Fields checks the leg kick.
Blunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Fields tries to clinch there but Blunt circles away.
Blunt throws a head kick that misses.
Blunt swinging wildly here.
Blunt throws a right hand that Fields ducks under and follows up with a left that Fields also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt avoids a kick to the body.
Fields throws a sloppy head kick and Blunt moves out of range easily.
Blunt looks to land a combination but Fields avoids it well.
Fields pushes Blunt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
Blunt lands a knee to the head.
Fields tries to land a knee to the head but Blunt blocks with his arms.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Fields.
Layne Fields seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but Fields blocks it.
Fields scores a nice knee to the body.
Fields working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fields as the two fighters clinch.
Fields is working Blunt over against the ropes.
Fields lands a nice uppercut.
Fields blocks an uppercut.
Fields connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Fields.
Fields landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blunt throws a head punch that misses.
Fields taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blunt.
Blunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fields digs a right hand into Blunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blunt's gas tank.
Fields connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blunt's face.
Fields lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fields controlling the action here for a moment.
Blunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Fields avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blunt misses with a few strikes there.
Fields cracks a nice hook into Blunt's ribs.
Fields with a nice cross.
Blunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Fields throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blunt blocks a head kick by Fields.
Fields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blunt misses with a head kick.
Blunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fields throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fields wants to clinch up but Blunt keeps it at a distance.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Blunt pushes him off.
Blunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Layne Fields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fields moves into the clinch.
Fields with a knee to the head.
Fields throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fields scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fields obliges.
Fields stalling in the clinch but Blunt improves position.
Blunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fields blocks a body shot from Blunt.
Fields lands a damaging elbow.
Fields tries to land knees in the clinch but Blunt avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt tries to throw a body punch but Fields avoids it by throwing Blunt back against the ropes.
Fields lands a left hand.
Fields scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Blunt.
Blunt looking to throw knees to the head but Fields is blocking nicely.
Fields throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Fields working Blunt over with knees to the body.
Fields is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blunt is defending well for now.
Fields with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fields working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blunt manages to break the clinch.
Fields tries to clinch there but Blunt circles away.
Fields lands a head kick. Blunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blunt keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blunt misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Fields finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Layne Fields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Layne Fields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fields instigates a clinch.
Fields lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Fields pushes Blunt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fields blocks an uppercut.
Blunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fields after a bit of a struggle.
Fields just leaning against Blunt, taking a breather.
Fields gets through Blunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fields misses with a knee strike.
Fields landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blunt landing knees to the head.
Fields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fields darts in and clinches Blunt up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields lands a good knee to the midsection. Blunt won't want to take too many of those.
Fields scores with a shot to the side of Blunt's head.
Fields misses with a knee strike.
Fields lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Blunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fields's brow.
Fields looking to throw knees to the head but Blunt is blocking nicely.
Blunt scores with a knee to the head.
Blunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fields up against the ropes.
Blunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fields trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Blunt.
Layne Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blunt is trying to push Fields away but Fields has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fields creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blunt's defenses.
Bob Blunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fields lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
Blunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fields has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fields with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Fields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fields tries a head kick but it misses.
Fields is looking to clinch.
Fields is looking to clinch.
Fields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blunt.
Blunt throws a hook but Fields avoids it easily.
Blunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fields can pounce on him.
Fields wants to clinch up but Blunt keeps it at a distance.
Blunt catches Fields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Layne Fields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fields winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Layne Fields!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Layne Fields!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Layne Fields!
Layne Fields wins by unanimous decision!
Layne Fields took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Reed had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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24
280 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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30
273 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luke Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed stuns Maddox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reed leaves Maddox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed darts in and clinches Maddox up against the ropes.
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Maddox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maddox gets tackled into the ropes by Reed. Reed maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed takes the fight into the clinch.
Reed is trying to push Maddox away but Maddox has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maddox jumps guard but Reed turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Luke Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Maddox.
Reed working hard to break the clinch.
Maddox prevents Reed from breaking the clinch.
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Maddox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Brad Maddox has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Maddox is trying to push Reed away but Reed has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maddox stalling in the clinch but Reed improves position.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maddox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Maddox's ribs.
Reed knocks Maddox to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Maddox is rocked!
Reed wants to stand but Maddox has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed working away.
Reed working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maddox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reed's guard! Nice work there by Maddox!
Maddox wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed is trying to hold Maddox in close to prevent damage but Maddox has managed to pass into half guard.
Reed tries to kick Maddox off but Maddox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Reed trying to get back to full guard but Maddox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Maddox dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maddox trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed tries to reverse the position but Maddox maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Maddox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maddox avoids the head kick by Reed.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maddox is out of range and Reed settles back down.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
Maddox avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed has closed the distance and engaged Maddox in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox lands a left hand.
Maddox wants to take the fight to the mat but Reed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reed tries to stall but Maddox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Reed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Maddox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maddox is trying to drag Reed to the mat but Reed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Maddox has Reed pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luke Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Maddox.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luke Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luke Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands a head kick. Maddox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox gets a double leg takedown into Reed's guard.
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!
Reed controlling the position.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maddox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is pulling down on Maddox's head to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maddox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reed's guard now.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maddox is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reed is trying to control the position but Maddox postures up.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maddox scoring with some ground and pound.
Maddox with a nice head shot there.
Maddox lands a couple of digs.
Maddox stops Reed from standing up.
Brad Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brad Maddox wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maddox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Maddox wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Maddox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed has momentary wrist control but Maddox slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed is looking to stand up but Maddox isn't so interested in that idea.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brad Maddox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brad Maddox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed misses with the combination.
Maddox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reed.
Luke Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed lands a head kick. Maddox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Maddox's head but Maddox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Maddox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with Reed, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes Reed against the ropes but Reed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luke Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Maddox.
Reed throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maddox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maddox on the ground.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maddox slips nicely into half guard.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maddox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brad Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reed tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
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!
Reed is trying to stand up here but Maddox is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maddox lands a nice short elbow.
Reed is trying to stand.
Maddox is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Maddox moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that!
Maddox lands with some strikes.
Maddox wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely.
Maddox is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed can't escape the position.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Maddox has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reed's face.
Maddox wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely.
Maddox goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reed turns into him and now he's in Maddox's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is controlling Reed's posture.
Reed preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maddox is on top in guard.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Reed is trying to keep Maddox in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maddox has managed to get both his arms back between Reed's legs - danger averted.
Maddox drops back looking for a leg! Reed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reed manages to kick Maddox off! Maddox jumps back into Reed's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maddox 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Luke Reed!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Luke Reed!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Luke Reed!
Luke Reed wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Stock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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25
203 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayden Stock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Desbatailles did well to prevent Stock getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Desbatailles manages to get to full guard.
Desbatailles looking for a sweep. Not yet Desbatailles , not yet.
Desbatailles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stock.
Desbatailles is looking for a triangle but Stock pushes his legs off easily.
Desbatailles controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Desbatailles working a defensive guard here.
Stock looking to pass the guard.
Desbatailles keeping moving, preventing Stock from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles is trying to control the position but Stock postures up.
Stock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desbatailles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desbatailles 's head.
Desbatailles looking for a sweep. Not yet Desbatailles , not yet.
Desbatailles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stock trying to control but Desbatailles is working from the bottom.
Desbatailles trying to keep a closed guard but Stock is proving a slippery customer.
Stock pushes down on Desbatailles 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Desbatailles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Desbatailles wants to get back to full guard.
Desbatailles taking some punishment here, with Stock in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desbatailles wants to get back to full guard.
Desbatailles has a hand on Stock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Desbatailles tries to hold on but Stock pushes him away.
Stock lands a big elbow.
Desbatailles regains half guard.
Stock is looking to advance position but Desbatailles won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles trying to hold on to Stock's head to control him but Stock postures up.
Stock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Desbatailles is trying to maintain the position but Stock is very close to passing his half guard.
Stock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Desbatailles tries to get to full guard but Stock has control of the leg.
Stock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stock content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Desbatailles 's head.
Stock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stock throwing shots but Desbatailles is blocking nicely.
Stock working Desbatailles over with strikes.
Desbatailles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stock's back!
Desbatailles is riding his opponent, not letting Stock buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stock wants to control his opponent's hands but Desbatailles gets his hands free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stock tries to escape the position.
Stock turns into Desbatailles and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Stock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Desbatailles checks a leg kick nicely.
Desbatailles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Desbatailles tries to land a leg kick but Stock saw it coming and moves away.
Desbatailles tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Desbatailles tenderised Stock's leg. Stock is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Desbatailles .
Desbatailles clinches.
Desbatailles tries to circle away but Stock has him pinned against the ropes.
Desbatailles misses with the head strike.
Stock prevents a body shot from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stock backwards.
Desbatailles tries to break free but Stock pushes him back against the ropes.
Desbatailles taking a breather.
Stock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Desbatailles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Desbatailles tries to throw a body punch but Stock avoids it by throwing Desbatailles back against the ropes.
Desbatailles tries to work over Stock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desbatailles misses with a body punch.
Stock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stock tries a body shot but Desbatailles blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stock.
Desbatailles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stock.
Stock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Desbatailles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desbatailles misses with a punch on the inside.
Stock taking a breather.
Stock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stock looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Stock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stock gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stock is trying to control the action in half guard but Desbatailles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Desbatailles because Stock loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock thowing shots but they're missing.
Desbatailles tries to lock up and control but Stock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Desbatailles manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Desbatailles is looking to improve his position.
Stock drops an elbow to the side of Desbatailles 's head.
Desbatailles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stock is working away from the top position though.
Stock is nestled in close to Desbatailles , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Desbatailles defends it well.
Stock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Desbatailles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stock working over Desbatailles with some ground and pound. Desbatailles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brayden Stock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desbatailles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stock winds up and cracks Desbatailles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Desbatailles has a hand on Stock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Desbatailles tries to hold on but Stock pushes him away.
Stock tries to control but Desbatailles wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stock with shots to the head and body - Desbatailles looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Stock dominated that second round.
That's time! Stock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Desbatailles misses with a body shot.
Desbatailles lands with an uppercut that bounces Stock off the ropes and back into range.
Desbatailles is looking to slow Stock down with leg kicks.
Stock shoots in and gets a takedown into Desbatailles 's guard.
Desbatailles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Desbatailles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stock.
Desbatailles keeping full guard, as Stock tries to pass.
Desbatailles wants to sweep here but Stock controlling him for the moment.
Desbatailles controls Stock momentarily but Stock frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles wants to sweep here but Stock controlling him for the moment.
Desbatailles trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desbatailles controls Stock momentarily but Stock frees himself.
Stock with a nice head shot there.
Desbatailles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stock.
Stock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desbatailles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desbatailles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock tries to free his leg and advance position but Desbatailles is retaining full guard.
Desbatailles is trying to control the position but Stock postures up.
Stock advances to half guard.
Stock slips a nice elbow through Desbatailles 's hands, connecting with Desbatailles 's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stock is trying to control the action in half guard but Desbatailles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desbatailles is controlling Stock's trapped leg to prevent Stock from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Stock seems content to control.
Stock trying to pass the guard but Desbatailles defending well.
Desbatailles is not content to let Stock control the position.
Stock is thwarting Desbatailles 's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stock.
Stock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Desbatailles .
Stock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Desbatailles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
John Desbatailles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desbatailles misses with a body kick.
John Desbatailles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desbatailles rushes Stock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Desbatailles is trying to push Stock away but Stock has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desbatailles 's elbow.
Stock takes a shot to the head.
Desbatailles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desbatailles is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stock goes for a takedown attempt but Desbatailles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Desbatailles .
A chopping leg kick lands by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Desbatailles . Stock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stock misses with a hook. Desbatailles ducked under it nicely.
Stock scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stock checks a leg kick.
Desbatailles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stock. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brayden Stock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stock, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Brayden Stock!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Brayden Stock!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Brayden Stock!
Brayden Stock wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Megani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the ring accompanied by Devour . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luigi Megani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Megani circles away quickly and effectively.
Jensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Megani.
Megani has a takedown stuffed.
Megani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Megani swings widly with a right hand
and Jensen counters with a series of strikes. Megani will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Megani looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
A jab from Jensen does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Megani.
Jensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Megani misses its intended target.
Jensen gets caught napping as Megani dives in and scores a takedown. Jensen manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Megani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jensen working a defensive guard but Megani passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Megani trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Megani postures up.
Megani trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Megani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet.
Megani looking to sit in guard and control but Jensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jensen trying to control but Megani is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megani wants to hit a switch here but Jensen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Megani there!
Megani is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Megani holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jensen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Megani tries to reverse the position but Jensen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jensen trying to control but Megani is having none of it.
Jensen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jensen lands a heavy elbow.
Megani wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jensen.
Megani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen throwing strikes but Megani recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Jensen is trying to control. Megani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Megani tries to get to full guard but Jensen has control of the leg.
Jensen is pressing down on Megani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Megani is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen is looking for a kimura but Megani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jensen to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Jensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Megani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen counters with a one-two to the body.
Megani throws out a loose jab but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Megani misses the target.
Megani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Megani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jensen.
Megani throws a poor cross that misses
and Jensen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Megani misses with an uppercut
and Jensen counters with an inside leg kick.
Megani ducks under a wild hook from Jensen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jensen.
Megani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jensen swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Megani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jensen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megani scores with a takedown into Jensen's guard.
Megani is in close to Jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Megani trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Megani throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jensen's body to avoid the submission. Jensen has instead reached around Megani's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jensen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunnar Jensen!
A relieved looking Gunnar Jensen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond throws a body kick that misses.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutsky.
Lutsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Lutsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutsky jabs Diamond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lutsky throws a body kick that misses
and Diamond counters with an outside leg kick.
Lutsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Lutsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diamond doesn't seem phased though.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Lutsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lutsky misses with a leg kick.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Lutsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diamond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diamond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Lutsky ducks under a wild hook from Diamond.
Lutsky looks for the body kick but Diamond saw that one coming.
Lutsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Lutsky moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lutsky checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diamond.
Lutsky misses with the body kick
and Diamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutsky takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Diamond wants to slow Lutsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Lutsky lands a really nice looking cross but Diamond seems unphased.
Diamond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutsky avoids a kick to the body.
Diamond takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No joy there for Lutsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutsky.
Lutsky looks to land a body kick but Diamond moved away.
Nice jab there from Diamond.
Lutsky throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond scores with a one two! Lutsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Diamond is predictable there
and Lutsky counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Lutsky.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lutsky.
Lutsky motions for Diamond to come forward. Lutsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutsky scores with a nice strike.
Lutsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lutsky avoids a kick to the body.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond throws out a leg kick but Lutsky moves out of range and Diamond only half commits.
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick from Lutsky.
A jab from Diamond misses.
Diamond throws a front kick aimed at Lutsky's knee but Lutsky avoids it well.
Lutsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Lutsky takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Leonel Lutsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsky connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky throws a good cross that connects.
Diamond throws a head kick but Lutsky moves out of range.
Lutsky wants to land a leg kick but Diamond is out of range.
Lutsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lutsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diamond.
Diamond misses the jab.
Diamond misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Lutsky - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Lutsky.
Lutsky moves out of range as Diamond throws a body kick.
Lutsky swinging wildly here.
Lutsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lutsky. That's going to slow Diamond down.
Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diamond's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond moves out of range as Lutsky throws a body kick.
Diamond lands with a good body shot.
Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Diamond misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Lutsky.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lutsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diamond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lutsky avoids the head kick by Diamond.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Lutsky checks it.
Diamond moves out of range as Lutsky throws a body kick.
Lutsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutsky sizes up Diamond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lutsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diamond.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsky throws a series of punches but Diamond avoids them all with ease.
Diamond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diamond throws a head kick but Lutsky moves out of range.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Leonel Lutsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lutsky scores with a leg kick.
Diamond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diamond throws a body kick that misses.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diamond's calf.
Diamond lands a nice looking body shot.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutsky misses with an uppercut.
Lutsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonel Lutsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutsky blocks a leg kick.
Lutsky blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Lutsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Lutsky is out of range.
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsky manages to avoid it.
Lutsky cracks the inside of Diamond's front leg.
Diamond throws a body punch but Lutsky moves out of range.
Lutsky throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky wants to slow Diamond down by chopping away at his legs.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Lutsky slips the punch.
Diamond walks into a left hand.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutsky.
Lutsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diamond moves out of range of the leg kick from Lutsky.
Lutsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Lutsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diamond is out of range.
Lutsky misses with a leg kick
and Diamond counters with a head kick.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Lutsky misses.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Lutsky avoids them all with ease.
Diamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond defending well as Lutsky loads up on a big left hand.
Lutsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Diamond defending well as Lutsky loads up on a big left hand.
Lutsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Lutsky's head but Lutsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lutsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lutsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diamond's sensitive parts.
Lutsky feints and then cracks Diamond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diamond down.
Diamond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutsky misses with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutsky misses with a low kick.
Lutsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diamond. Diamond obviously looking to wear him down.
Diamond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lutsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diamond throws the left hand but Lutsky avoids the punch easily.
Lutsky misses with a straight right.
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Lutsky moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsky lands with a hook. Diamond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diamond swings for the body but Lutsky moves out of range.
Diamond cracks the inside of Lutsky's front leg.
Lutsky just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsky. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lutsky. That one must have hurt.
Lutsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lutsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lutsky tries to land a front kick but Diamond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutsky defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Lutsky throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lutsky moves out of range as Diamond throws a body kick.
Lutsky looks to land a right hand but Diamond moved out of range.
Lutsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Diamond's head.
Lutsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lutsky.
Diamond 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.
Lutsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lutsky throws a good cross that connects.
Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lutsky tries to land a front kick but Diamond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Diamond.
Lutsky misses with a head kick.
Diamond looks for the body kick but Lutsky saw that one coming.
Lutsky throws out a powerful jab.
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 Leonel Lutsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lutsky throws a body kick that misses.
Lutsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diamond misses with an uppercut
and Lutsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diamond throws a nice head kick!
Lutsky misses with a leg kick
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Lutsky moved out of range nicely.
Lutsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutsky blocks a jab.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
Lutsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Diamond.
Lutsky scores with the left hand. Diamond knows he should have avoided that one.
Lutsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Lutsky misses with a low kick as Diamond jumps back.
Lutsky tries to land a front kick but Diamond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diamond throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Lutsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diamond to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Lutsky checks it.
Lutsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lutsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diamond counters with a low kick, right behind Lutsky 's knee.
Lutsky avoids the head kick by Diamond.
A shot to the liver by Diamond. Beautiful body shot.
Diamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutsky blocks the body kick.
Lutsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diamond momentarily.
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Lutsky saw that one coming.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Lutsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lutsky misses with a two punch combination.
Diamond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diamond throws a front kick that sends Lutsky stumbling back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond lands a nice looking body shot.
Lutsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Lutsky throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick from Lutsky.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lutsky - that will leave a mark!
Lutsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lutsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Lutsky.
Diamond throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky scores with a push kick.
Diamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diamond moves out of range as Lutsky throws a body kick.
A combination from Lutsky does no damage.
Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diamond is out of range and Lutsky settles back down.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutsky.
Lutsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lutsky.
Lutsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diamond tries to score with a low kick but Lutsky moves his leg out of the way.
Lutsky checks a low kick from Diamond.
Diamond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Lutsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lutsky.
Lutsky blocks a low kick nicely.
Diamond throws an off balance right hand
and Lutsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Diamond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Diamond tries to work over Lutsky's front leg with a kick but Lutsky checks it.
The fighters circling - Lutsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutsky throws a big shot that misses.
Lutsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lutsky throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutsky avoids the body shot from Diamond.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.
Lutsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diamond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason Diamond just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diamond checks a leg kick.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Diamond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lutsky tries to work over Diamond's front leg with a kick but Diamond checks it.
Lutsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Lutsky lands with a right hand.
Lutsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutsky throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diamond.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.
Lutsky avoids the head kick by Diamond.
Diamond looks for the body kick but Lutsky saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lutsky - that will leave a mark!
Diamond walks into a stiff left hand from Lutsky.
Lutsky throws a solid leg kick but Diamond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lutsky.
Diamond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond throws a looping overhand right but Lutsky ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Lutsky.
Diamond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lutsky scores with a three punch combo!
Lutsky looks to land a combination but Diamond avoids it well.
Diamond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lutsky throws a low kick but Diamond moves out of range easily.
Lutsky slips under a jab from Diamond.
Lutsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamond's head backwards.
Lutsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutsky.
Diamond stuns Lutsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lutsky throws a low kick but Diamond moves out of range easily.
Lutsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutsky staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky avoids a kick to the body.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Lutsky slips the punch.
Lutsky is looking to land body kicks.
Diamond has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lutsky.
Lutsky wants to land a leg kick but Diamond is out of range.
Jab from Lutsky.
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!
Lutsky moves out of range of the body kick from Diamond.
Lutsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamond.
Diamond connects with an inside leg kick.
Diamond blocks a jab.
Lutsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutsky blocks the body kick.
Lutsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Diamond.
A clash of legs there as Diamond blocks the low kick.
Jab, jab by Diamond - just one landing.
Diamond cracks the inside of Lutsky's front leg.
Lutsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diamond.
Lutsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diamond.
A head kick by Diamond misses
and Lutsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diamond is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lutsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diamond walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lutsky.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diamond checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Diamond.
Diamond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diamond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diamond moves out of range as Lutsky strikes.
Diamond looks for the body kick but Lutsky saw that one coming.
Diamond throws a solid leg kick but Lutsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diamond.
Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Lutsky.
Good standup being displayed there by Diamond as he connects with a hook.
Diamond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Diamond's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Lutsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diamond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutsky. Lutsky obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lutsky!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Diamond thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diamond.
Diamond slips a jab from Lutsky.
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
Diamond looks to land a body kick but Lutsky moved away.
Lutsky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Good work by Lutsky as he checks the leg kick.
Diamond misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Diamond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diamond is looking to land body kicks.
Lutsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutsky throws a leg kick but Diamond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diamond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutsky checks a low kick from Diamond.
Lutsky thumps Diamond with a low kick.
Lutsky tried to score with a low kick but Diamond checks it.
Lutsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Diamond misses with a leg kick.
Lutsky checks a leg kick.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Lutsky moved away.
Diamond throws a solid leg kick but Lutsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diamond.
Diamond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lutsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diamond. Diamond obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Diamond off the ropes and back into range.
Lutsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diamond.
The fighters circling - Lutsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lutsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diamond checks the leg kick.
Lutsky throws an off balance right hand
and Diamond counters with an outside leg kick.
Lutsky swings widly with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a series of strikes. Lutsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutsky misses with the combination.
Diamond checks the leg kick.
Lutsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diamond can pounce on him.
Diamond avoids a kick to the body.
Diamond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Lutsky. That snapped Diamond's head back.
Lutsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diamond's calf.
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diamond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lutsky's head.
Nice body kick from Lutsky.
Lutsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diamond.
Diamond throws a jab when Lutsky was well out of range.
Lutsky scores with a punch to the head.
Diamond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lutsky.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Lutsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lutsky feints and then cracks Diamond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diamond down.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Lutsky checks it.
Lutsky throws a low kick but Diamond moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Lutsky slips under a jab from Diamond.
Diamond scores with a leg kick.
Lutsky throws a wild body kick that Diamond sees coming a mile off.
Diamond blocks a low kick nicely.
Lutsky lands with a shot to the body.
Lutsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutsky tries to land a front kick but Diamond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutsky misses with a hook.
Lutsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diamond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutsky.
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutsky.
Lutsky misses with a wild body shot.
Lutsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lutsky!
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Lutsky moved out of range nicely.
Lutsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lutsky slips under a jab.
Diamond misses with a body kick.
Lutsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lutsky swinging wildly here.
Lutsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lutsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Lutsky.
Lutsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lutsky misses with a straight right.
Lutsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Lutsky throws a looping overhand right but Diamond ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonel Lutsky.
Well Lutsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jason Diamond!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jason Diamond!
Jason Diamond wins by majority decision!
Jason Diamond is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Diamond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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