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Syn' 248: 2 FACED PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McKinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili has chosen Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McKinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley moves away
and McKinley counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Dzhugashvili as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from McKinley.
Dzhugashvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzhugashvili doesn't manage to clinch there - McKinley circles away.
McKinley throws a body punch but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKinley misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKinley misses with a straight left.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKinley throws a hook to the side of Dzhugashvili's head but Dzhugashvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and McKinley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but McKinley pushes him off.
Dzhugashvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKinley on the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili looks to clinch
and McKinley counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzhugashvili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from McKinley misses its intended target.
Dzhugashvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dzhugashvili tries to move into range but McKinley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKinley misses with an uppercut. Dzhugashvili saw that one coming.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley is having none of it.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but McKinley is avoiding it.
McKinley throws a body punch but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
McKinley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by McKinley there.
Dzhugashvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKinley misses with the combination.
McKinley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKinley throws out the jab.
Dzhugashvili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Dzhugashvili misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKinley throws a head kick but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley throws a hook but Dzhugashvili blocks it.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Dzhugashvili doesn't manage to clinch there - McKinley circles away.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but McKinley is avoiding it.
McKinley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dzhugashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKinley misses with an uppercut
letting Dzhugashvili counter with a right hand.
McKinley throws a leg kick that misses.
McKinley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as McKinley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dzhugashvili doesn't seem phased though.
McKinley cracks a nice hook into Dzhugashvili's ribs.
Dzhugashvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dzhugashvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dzhugashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKinley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dzhugashvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzhugashvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKinley is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzhugashvili has double underhooks.
McKinley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dzhugashvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhugashvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinley's efforts to push away.
Dzhugashvili lands a left hand.
Dzhugashvili stalling in the clinch.
McKinley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dzhugashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dzhugashvili has McKinley pressed against the cage, preventing McKinley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but McKinley blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Dzhugashvili.
McKinley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but McKinley blocks with his arms.
Dzhugashvili blocks a body shot from McKinley.
McKinley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dzhugashvili's head.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKinley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley moves out of range.
McKinley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhugashvili is just out of range.
McKinley swings for the body but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but McKinley keeps it at a distance.
McKinley scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Dzhugashvili.
McKinley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dzhugashvili's head.
An inside leg kick from McKinley misses.
McKinley throws a big shot that misses.
Dzhugashvili moves to clinch but McKinley breaks away
and McKinley counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhugashvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKinley.
Dzhugashvili digs a good body shot into McKinley's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKinley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKinley looks to land a right hand but Dzhugashvili moved out of range.
McKinley throws a hook but Dzhugashvili blocks it.
McKinley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dzhugashvili.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McKinley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McKinley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
McKinley misses with a body shot.
McKinley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but McKinley pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKinley.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but McKinley pushes him off.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
McKinley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKinley just misses with a punch to the body.
McKinley throws a leg kick that misses.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley moves out of range.
McKinley throws a hook to the side of Dzhugashvili's head but Dzhugashvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but McKinley pushes him off.
Jab, jab by McKinley - just one landing.
Dzhugashvili jabs McKinley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dzhugashvili gets a clinch.
McKinley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley breaks from the clinch.
McKinley throws a shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but McKinley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley moves away
and McKinley counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhugashvili cracks McKinley with an open hand slap.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKinley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McKinley lands a lovely overhand right.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch there but McKinley circles away.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but McKinley is avoiding it.
McKinley looks to throw the jab but Dzhugashvili is out of range.
McKinley gets tackled into the cage by Dzhugashvili. Dzhugashvili maintains the clinch.
Dzhugashvili lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dzhugashvili is defending well for now.
Dzhugashvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhugashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili taking a breather.
McKinley has had enough of the clinch but Dzhugashvili keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Dzhugashvili.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A knee to the head by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili lands a knee to the head.
McKinley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKinley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dzhugashvili is trying to force a seperation but McKinley has the dominant position.
Dzhugashvili pushes McKinley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKinley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzhugashvili moves out of range as McKinley strikes.
Dzhugashvili forces McKinley back against the cage and clinches.
Dzhugashvili stalling in the clinch but McKinley improves position.
McKinley blocks an uppercut.
McKinley being controlled against the cage.
Dzhugashvili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice knee to the body.
Dzhugashvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKinley's elbow.
Dzhugashvili digs a right hand into McKinley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKinley's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKinley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhugashvili misses the shot to the body.
Mike McKinley is winning the standup battle so far.
McKinley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKinley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKinley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but McKinley circles away and keeps his distance.
McKinley throws a hook but Dzhugashvili avoids it easily.
McKinley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhugashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili doesn't manage to clinch there - McKinley circles away.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but McKinley keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKinley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch there but McKinley circles away.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but McKinley is avoiding it.
McKinley throws a series of punches but Dzhugashvili avoids them all with ease.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but McKinley circles away and keeps his distance.
McKinley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dzhugashvili's head.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKinley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKinley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKinley lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and McKinley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili gets a clinch.
Dzhugashvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKinley's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzhugashvili.
McKinley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKinley throws a hook but Dzhugashvili blocks it.
McKinley throws the kick towards the body but Dzhugashvili avoids it.
McKinley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKinley there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKinley scores with the left hand. Dzhugashvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Dzhugashvili moves to clinch but McKinley breaks away
and McKinley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzhugashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
McKinley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dzhugashvili moves to clinch but McKinley breaks away
and McKinley counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up.
McKinley circles away from the clinch attempt
and McKinley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
Dzhugashvili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley is having none of it.
A big left from McKinley misses.
McKinley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but McKinley pushes him off.
McKinley scores with the left hand. Dzhugashvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch but McKinley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKinley lands with a shot to the body.
McKinley circles away from the clinch attempt
and McKinley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili looks to clinch
and McKinley counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but McKinley keeps it at a distance.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley is having none of it.
McKinley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKinley throws a shot from downtown. Dzhugashvili moves away and avoids it.
McKinley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from McKinley misses its intended target.
McKinley misses with a left hand
and Dzhugashvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dzhugashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzhugashvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKinley throws a body punch but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from McKinley.
Dzhugashvili lands with a good body shot.
McKinley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhugashvili moves away from the strike by McKinley.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but McKinley keeps it at a distance.
Dzhugashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance and clinches.
McKinley is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzhugashvili has double underhooks.
Dzhugashvili struggles to land a body shot inside as McKinley controls his hands.
McKinley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dzhugashvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKinley managing to block the knees to the body from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili can't find room to land a body shot as McKinley controls the action.
Dzhugashvili keeps control of McKinley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKinley misses with a body punch.
McKinley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKinley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKinley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dzhugashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
A jab from McKinley misses.
McKinley keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from McKinley tenderised Dzhugashvili's leg. Dzhugashvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from McKinley misses.
McKinley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzhugashvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKinley.
McKinley swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dzhugashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
McKinley thows a body shot but no joy.
Dzhugashvili blocks a leg kick.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but McKinley moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but McKinley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch
and McKinley counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Mike McKinley.
I think McKinley 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McKinley!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike McKinley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Sparger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparger comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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289 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Sparger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparger misses the shot to the body.
Sparger gets a double leg takedown into Deupreaux's guard.
Sparger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deupreaux is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sparger frees his head nicely. Oh but Deupreaux has switched to an armbar! Sparger is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jacques Deupreaux!
Jacques Deupreaux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Scary. Takanori Gomi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hachiro Matsui's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi blocks a jab.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsui swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
and Matsui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsui lands with a nice combination. Gomi backs away looking to recover.
Matsui misses the shot to the body.
Matsui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsui was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Matsui lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsui throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Matsui misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsui lands a slapping body shot.
Gomi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Matsui moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsui cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi throws a hook but Matsui blocks it.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Matsui avoids them all with ease.
Hachiro Matsui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsui lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Matsui's head but Matsui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsui throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Matsui just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsui thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Matsui finds it's way through Gomi's defenses.
Matsui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Matsui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsui connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Matsui misses.
Matsui sizes up Gomi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomi misses with a hook. Matsui ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Matsui.
Gomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsui manages to avoid it.
Gomi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsui. Matsui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Gomi there.
Gomi misses with a right hand
letting Matsui counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Matsui. Those never looked like landing.
Matsui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi connects with a body shot that sends Matsui's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsui misses with a double jab.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Matsui.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Matsui avoids it well.
Gomi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsui.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Gomi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Matsui.
Matsui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Matsui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Matsui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hachiro Matsui will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Matsui connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Matsui.
Matsui has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsui there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomi works the jab nicely.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsui.
Matsui swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomi counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Matsui! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Gomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takanori Gomi!
During a confident post fight interview, Takanori Gomi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco North could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cliff Harris's chin.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Harris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris looks to land a right hand but North moved out of range.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
North controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
North is trying to control but can't.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. North knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris drops an elbow to the side of North's head.
Harris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. North is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cliff Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stash Kadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Kadowski has chosen Rammstein - Ohne Dich as his entrance music. Stash Kadowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stash Kadowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov cracks the inside of Kadowski's front leg.
Magomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kadowski's head.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Kadowski's side.
Kadowski drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Kadowski trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kadowski into the cage.
Kadowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Kadowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Magomedov.
Kadowski'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.
Kadowski tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kadowski avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kadowski prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Kadowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Kadowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kadowski avoids the damage to the body.
Kadowski working hard to break the clinch.
Kadowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kadowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kadowski fails to land.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kadowski blocks it.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kadowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kadowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kadowski controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadowski.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kadowski.
Kadowski scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kadowski controls the action.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kadowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Kadowski.
Kadowski misses with a body punch.
Kadowski working hard to break the clinch.
Kadowski stalling the fight.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kadowski controls his hands.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kadowski lands with a right to the head.
Kadowski trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Kadowski pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadowski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Kadowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kadowski tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Kadowski is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kadowski working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Kadowski.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kadowski gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov has Kadowski pressed against the cage, preventing Kadowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kadowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kadowski avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Kadowski is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kadowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stash Kadowski dominated that round.
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.
A leg kick checked by Magomedov.
Kadowski throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Stash Kadowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kadowski. Kadowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Kadowski has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadowski.
Kadowski throws a head punch that misses.
Kadowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kadowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Kadowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Kadowski.
Magomedov keeps control of Kadowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Kadowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Kadowski prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kadowski blocks it.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kadowski is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kadowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kadowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kadowski is trying to break free.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kadowski is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Kadowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kadowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Kadowski lands an uppercut.
Kadowski tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Kadowski back against the cage.
Stash Kadowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kadowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kadowski tries to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Kadowski fails to land.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kadowski.
Kadowski tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Kadowski back against the cage.
Kadowski is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kadowski is working Magomedov over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kadowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadowski.
Kadowski tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Kadowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kadowski taking a breather.
Kadowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kadowski just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kadowski is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Kadowski.
Kadowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
Kadowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Kadowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kadowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kadowski blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Kadowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Kadowski's ribcage. Kadowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stash Kadowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kadowski is out of range.
Kadowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kadowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to work over Kadowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadowski tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Kadowski back against the cage.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kadowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kadowski backwards.
Kadowski has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Kadowski tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Kadowski working hard to break the clinch.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Kadowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Kadowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kadowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Kadowski tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kadowski.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadowski misses with some punches.
Kadowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Kadowski blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Kadowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski dodges an elbow strike from Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kadowski.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Kadowski throws a head punch that misses.
Konstantin Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kadowski.
Kadowski lands a body shot.
Kadowski lands a shoulder strike.
Kadowski misses with a body punch.
Kadowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kadowski misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kadowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kadowski misses with some punches.
Kadowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kadowski avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kadowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kadowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kadowski misses with a punch to the body.
Kadowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kadowski breaks from the clinch.
Kadowski cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kadowski 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadowski is just out of range.
Kadowski thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Kadowski throws a head kick that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Kadowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov defending well as Kadowski loads up on a big left hand.
Kadowski misses with a few strikes there.
Kadowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kadowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magomedov checks it well.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Stash Kadowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadowski checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Kadowski's ribcage but misses.
Kadowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Kadowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Kadowski scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kadowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stash Kadowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kadowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stash Kadowski!
Stash Kadowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen She Hates Me as his entrance music. Michael Corleone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corleone manages to avoid it.
Corleone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corleone .
It looks like Logan Sackett has been cut.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Corleone pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corleone working Sackett over with knees to the body.
Corleone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
Sackett takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Logan Sackett's cut even more.
Sackett tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
Corleone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Corleone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
Corleone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corleone lands a good knee to the midsection. Sackett won't want to take too many of those.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sackett jumps guard but Corleone stands there with Sackett around his waist. Sackett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone controls his hands.
Sackett pulls Corleone into guard.
Corleone is stalling in the full guard.
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing Corleone from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Corleone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
Michael Corleone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Corleone 's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Corleone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corleone tries to clinch up.
Corleone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corleone delivers a nice body kick.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Corleone settles back down.
Corleone wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Corleone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corleone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone misses with a low kick.
Corleone slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Corleone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Corleone tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
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 Michael Corleone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Corleone tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corleone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corleone throws an elbow but it misses.
Corleone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sackett.
A bit of stalling here from Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett is leaning against Corleone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Sackett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone looking to throw knees to the head but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sackett is defending well for now.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Michael Corleone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett pulls Corleone into guard.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone wants to stand but Sackett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Corleone won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Corleone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Corleone connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Corleone throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corleone .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corleone .
Michael Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Corleone sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Corleone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Corleone 's leg. Corleone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corleone misses with a low kick.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corleone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Corleone .
Corleone is looking to clinch.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Corleone slips the punch.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Corleone 's belly button to the back.
Logan Sackett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corleone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Corleone moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett tries to bum rush Corleone with a series of wild strikes but Corleone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone delivers a nice body kick.
Corleone throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Corleone misses.
Corleone is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Corleone is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Corleone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Corleone is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Corleone moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
Corleone slips a jab from Sackett.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sackett.
Nice takedown defense from Corleone . No joy for Sackett on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett dives in and grabs Corleone 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corleone pushes down on Sackett's head and hops out.
Corleone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corleone . Corleone obviously looking to wear him down.
Corleone 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.
Corleone misses with a low kick.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corleone moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corleone misses with a leg kick.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Corleone avoids it well.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corleone 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corleone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corleone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corleone quickly recovers to half guard.
Corleone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sackett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Corleone wants to improve his position but Sackett is controlling well.
Corleone is trying to stand back up but Sackett is controlling him
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett thows a huge punch but Corleone dodges it nicely.
Sackett thows a huge punch but Corleone dodges it nicely.
Sackett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corleone is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sackett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corleone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corleone is in trouble now - Sackett has advanced to mount!
Sackett dominating with strikes here.
Sackett throws a wild left hand from mount and Corleone manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Sackett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corleone manages to get to full guard.
Corleone 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.
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!
Corleone pulls Sackett in close to prevent any damage.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Corleone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Corleone !
Corleone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone wants to stand but Sackett is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!
Our winner, Logan Sackett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yedo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's entrance music is "We Be Clubbin (Eye of the Tiger Remix)" by Ice Cube . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yedo Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurtz misses with a low kick.
Kurtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Kurtz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurtz scores with a head kick.
Kim throws a hook but Kurtz blocks it.
Kurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurtz counters with a thumping low kick.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Kurtz's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
Kurtz throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz thows a body kick. Kim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kurtz throws a push kick but Kim slaps the foot to one side.
Kurtz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Kurtz tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurtz.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurtz. Kurtz obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kim slips a straight right by Kurtz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kim. That's going to slow Kurtz down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kurtz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
A clash of legs there as Kurtz blocks the low kick.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurtz. That snapped Kim's head back.
Kurtz blocks the body kick.
Kim lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Kim throws a head kick but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Kurtz's ribs.
Kurtz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Kurtz misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurtz misses with a head kick.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurtz is rocked!
Kurtz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurtz leaves his chin hanging out and Kim seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kurtz crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yedo Kim!
Yedo Kim gave a mention to Supersize Me in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Get Back . Kenner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAngelo Kenner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like DeAngelo Kenner has been cut.
Styles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Styles throws out a leg kick but Kenner moves out of range and Styles only half commits.
Devin Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Styles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles misses with a right hand
and Kenner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kenner postures up.
Styles looking for a sweep. Not yet Styles, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenner is looking to work some ground and pound but Styles has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kenner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Styles tries to control but Kenner wriggling away.
Styles prevents Kenner from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Styles controlling from mount.
Styles avoids the attempt from Kenner to control.
Kenner is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenner is looking to escape.
Kenner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Styles is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kenner manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styles is aware though and is defending well.
Kenner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenner is keeping the position for now.
Styles is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles wants to get up but he can't break Kenner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Styles uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Styles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenner defending well as Styles loads up on a big left hand.
Kenner's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenner blocks a jab.
Styles swings widly with a right hand
so Kenner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kenner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenner throws a big elbow that misses.
Kenner is working Styles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenner lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Styles controls Kenner momentarily but Kenner frees himself.
Kenner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Styles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kenner's guard.
Kenner has his foot on Styles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Styles works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenner keeping full guard, as Styles tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenner has his foot on Styles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Styles works his way back into a safe position though.
Styles wants to control from the top but Kenner keeps moving.
Styles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Styles won't allow Kenner to sweep him here.
Kenner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Styles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kenner tries to roll over but Styles keeps him under control.
Kenner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Styles tries to pass to full mount but Kenner defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner moves into full guard.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Styles controls the pace.
Styles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kenner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Styles has managed to get both his arms back between Kenner's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles tries to stand but Kenner is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Kenner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner'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.
Kenner ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
Sloppy strikes from Styles. Those never looked like landing.
Styles misses with an uppercut
and Kenner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styles won't be happy with that.
Styles dodges the ground and pound from Kenner.
Kenner tries to move to mount but Styles blocks the move with his legs.
Kenner throws a strike aimed at the side of Styles's head but Styles avoids it well.
Kenner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Styles, who protects the arm well.
Kenner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Styles some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner working the body and head with strikes.
DeAngelo Kenner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenner wants to take a breather but Styles manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kenner.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenner postures up in Styles's guard and throws a big left but Styles blocks it.
Kenner looking to sit in guard and control but Styles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styles is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner has his foot on Styles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Styles works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles content to stall in guard here.
Styles trying to control but Kenner is working from the bottom.
Styles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenner has his foot on Styles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Styles works his way back into a safe position though.
Styles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styles is aware though and is defending well.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles 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.
Styles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kenner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Styles's best efforts.
Kenner actively working from the bottom here.
Kenner is trying to control but Styles manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner is working to get back to half guard.
Styles looking to control but Kenner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kenner is trying to escape the mount.
Kenner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Styles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Kenner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner'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.
Styles misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Styles blocks the low kick.
Styles tries to land a leg kick but Kenner saw it coming and moves away.
Styles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Styles feints and then cracks Kenner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenner down.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Kenner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Styles wants to land a leg kick but Kenner is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styles.
Styles scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles throws a front kick aimed at Kenner's knee but Kenner avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lands a jab to Kenner's midsection.
Styles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Styles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Devin Styles is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Styles lands a body shot.
Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Styles throws a jab when Kenner was well out of range.
Styles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Styles throws a leg kick which misses Kenner's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenner tries to avoid it.
Styles scores with a leg kick.
Styles lands with a straight right. Kenner didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner walks into a left hand.
Kenner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up DeAngelo Kenner's cut even more.
Kenner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Styles looks to land a right hand but Kenner moved out of range.
Styles 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.
Styles drops Kenner with a naaaaasty hook - Kenner is in real trouble here! Styles dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Styles!
Devin Styles took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne- I feel like dying. Hunter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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276 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evander Holyshit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Autumn Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyshit thuds a left hand into Hunter's body.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Holyshit slips the punch.
Holyshit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holyshit dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Hunter takes a swing at Holyshit's ribcage but misses.
Holyshit scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Evander Holyshit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyshit motions for Hunter to come forward. Holyshit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Holyshit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holyshit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Holyshit misses with a body kick.
Holyshit wants to slow Hunter down by chopping away at his legs.
Holyshit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
Holyshit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Autumn Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Holyshit's defenses.
A head kick misses from Holyshit.
Holyshit loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Holyshit cracks Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holyshit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holyshit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holyshit misses the jab.
Holyshit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunter pushes Holyshit up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holyshit is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyshit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter crunches a lovely knee into Holyshit's ribcage.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Holyshit wants to break free but Hunter has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a right hand.
Holyshit tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holyshit tries to circle away but Hunter has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunter obliges.
Holyshit is breathing heavily.
Hunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Holyshit avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter stalling.
Holyshit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holyshit tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Holyshit can't get the takedown.
Holyshit avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunter.
Holyshit throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Hunter.
Holyshit managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Holyshit tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holyshit working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunter.
Hunter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunter obliges.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyshit backwards.
Holyshit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holyshit at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holyshit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Holyshit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Holyshit.
Holyshit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunter.
Holyshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter motions for Holyshit to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Holyshit.
Holyshit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunter scores with a jab.
Holyshit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holyshit misses with a body kick.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter 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 Holyshit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holyshit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Autumn Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
That's time! Holyshit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyshit is looking to score with low kicks.
Holyshit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.
Holyshit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holyshit is looking to land body kicks.
Holyshit tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Holyshit saw that one coming.
Holyshit lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Hunter walks into a straight right hand from Holyshit.
Holyshit looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter throws a push kick but Holyshit slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Autumn Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holyshit tries to work over Hunter's front leg with a kick but Hunter checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyshit. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holyshit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holyshit blocks the body kick.
Holyshit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunter swings for the body but Holyshit moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyshit throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter scores with a jab.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holyshit.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Holyshit thows a leg kick but Hunter checks it
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter throws a body punch but Holyshit moves out of range.
Holyshit takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped Holyshit's head back.
Holyshit moves out of range of the body kick from Hunter.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyshit's sensitive parts.
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holyshit on the side of the head.
Holyshit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Holyshit blocks the low kick.
Hunter lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
Holyshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Holyshit slams his shin into Hunter's torso.
Holyshit misses with a leg kick
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Holyshit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holyshit's elbow.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holyshit's efforts to push away.
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Holyshit's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holyshit is defending well for now.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Knees to the body from Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Holyshit being controlled against the cage.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holyshit 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.
Holyshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holyshit misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a nice body shot.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyshit moves away.
Holyshit 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.
A big right from Holyshit misses.
Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Holyshit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyshit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Autumn Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunter throws a right and a left that Holyshit avoids nicely.
Holyshit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter digs a good body shot into Holyshit's ribs.
Holyshit throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holyshit circles away quickly and effectively.
Holyshit tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
Holyshit tries to land a front kick but Hunter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holyshit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holyshit blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Holyshit misses the target.
Holyshit takes one on the button.
Holyshit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter throws a body punch but Holyshit moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holyshit.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter jabs Holyshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyshit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Holyshit didn't see that one coming.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holyshit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunter has managed to clinch.
Hunter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holyshit fails to pull guard.
Holyshit is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Holyshit is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter tries to work over Holyshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hunter uses from the top position.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Autumn Hunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Holyshit throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Holyshit - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyshit avoids a kick to the body.
Holyshit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Autumn Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holyshit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react.
Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Holyshit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holyshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evander Holyshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyshit is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
Holyshit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunter lands with a kick to the temple. Holyshit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Holyshit avoids it well.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyshit.
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunter connects with a right hand. Holyshit shakes it off.
Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Holyshit misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyshit's sensitive parts.
Hunter digs a good hook to Holyshit's body.
Hunter scores with a three punch combo!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Autumn Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Autumn Hunter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Autumn Hunter made sure he mentioned Unique Wear and Custom Design, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Budo Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rei comes into the arena with Alice in Chains - No Excuses blaring out of the sound system. Jobe Nkemakolam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Budo Rei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei moves out of range as Nkemakolam throws a body kick.
Nkemakolam avoids a kick to the body.
Nkemakolam tries to keep at a distance but Rei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rei trying to land knees to the body.
Nkemakolam misses with an elbow over the top.
Rei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nkemakolam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Rei.
Rei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Rei.
Nkemakolam avoiding damage as Rei throws knees to the body.
Rei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nkemakolam avoids it.
Rei misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei avoiding damage as Nkemakolam throws knees to the body.
Nkemakolam comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Budo Rei has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei letting Nkemakolam take a breather here.
Rei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rei looking to slow down the pace here.
Rei struggles to land a body shot inside as Nkemakolam controls his hands.
Rei managing to block the knees to the body from Nkemakolam.
Rei tries to work over Nkemakolam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with an uppercut but Rei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rei can't find room to land a body shot as Nkemakolam controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei lands a body punch.
Rei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nkemakolam avoids it.
Nkemakolam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rei's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rei can't find room to land a body shot as Nkemakolam controls the action.
Nkemakolam leaning against his opponent.
Rei working aggressively here.
Nkemakolam tries to work over Rei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rei.
Rei lands a knee to the body.
Rei tries to land a knee to the head but Nkemakolam blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rei.
Rei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rei.
It looks like Jobe Nkemakolam has been cut.
Rei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rei missing with knees to the body.
Rei misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nkemakolam avoids it.
Rei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rei.
Rei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nkemakolam managing to block the knees to the body from Rei.
A bit of stalling here from Rei.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nkemakolam prevents a body shot from Rei.
Nkemakolam misses with an elbow over the top.
Nkemakolam tries to throw a body punch but Rei avoids it by throwing Nkemakolam back against the cage.
Rei blocking some punches.
Nkemakolam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam letting Rei take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rei missing with knees to the body.
Rei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nkemakolam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rei blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nkemakolam.
Rei prevents a body shot from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws an elbow that misses.
Rei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nkemakolam managing to block the knees to the body from Rei.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nkemakolam lands with a light punch inside.
Nkemakolam lands a damaging elbow.
Nkemakolam avoiding damage as Rei throws knees to the body.
Nkemakolam tries to land knees in the clinch but Rei avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budo Rei dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rei is out of range.
Rei looks to land a body kick but Nkemakolam moved away.
Rei scores with a jab to the head.
Rei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rei throws a jab when Nkemakolam was well out of range.
Rei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rei misses with an uppercut. Nkemakolam saw that one coming.
Rei just misses with a punch to the body.
Rei throws the kick towards the body but Nkemakolam avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rei forces Nkemakolam back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkemakolam prevents a body shot from Rei.
Budo Rei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nkemakolam scores with a shoulder strike.
Nkemakolam avoiding damage.
Nkemakolam blocks a body shot from Rei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei can't find room to land a body shot as Nkemakolam controls the action.
Rei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rei tries a knee to the head but Nkemakolam blocks it.
Rei avoids the elbow strike from Nkemakolam, against the cage.
Rei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nkemakolam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rei is defending well.
Rei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nkemakolam blocks it with crossed arms.
Nkemakolam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rei.
Rei struggles to land a body shot inside as Nkemakolam controls his hands.
Nkemakolam tries to throw a body punch but Rei avoids it by throwing Nkemakolam back against the cage.
Nkemakolam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nkemakolam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rei.
Nkemakolam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rei is keeping busy.
Rei throws a punch but it's blocked by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws an elbow that misses.
Rei lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkemakolam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rei's defenses.
Budo Rei's cut is getting worse.
Rei scores a nice knee to the body.
Nkemakolam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nkemakolam tries to land knees in the clinch but Rei avoids the damage to the body.
Nkemakolam lands a nice elbow.
Rei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nkemakolam throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nkemakolam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rei.
Rei struggles to land a body shot inside as Nkemakolam controls his hands.
Rei misses with a punch on the inside.
Rei tries to land a knee to the head but Nkemakolam blocks with his arms.
Rei blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Rei.
A right hand to the body from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with some punches.
Nkemakolam misses with an elbow strike.
Rei looking to throw knees to the head but Nkemakolam is blocking nicely.
Rei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rei moves away.
Nkemakolam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nkemakolam throws a body kick that misses.
Nkemakolam misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rei with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam throws the kick towards the body but Rei avoids it.
Rei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nkemakolam loads up on a big right hand but Rei slips the punch.
Rei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rei throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Rei moves into the clinch.
Rei lands with a light punch inside.
Rei tries to throw a body punch but Nkemakolam avoids it by throwing Rei back against the cage.
Rei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rei misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rei blocks the elbow strike.
Nkemakolam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Budo Rei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position but instead, Rei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nkemakolam into the cage.
Nkemakolam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budo Rei dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Rei misses with a hook.
Nkemakolam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nkemakolam punishes Rei's body with a nice straight punch.
Nkemakolam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nkemakolam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Nkemakolam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Nkemakolam.
Rei drives through and clinches with Nkemakolam against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nkemakolam avoiding damage as Rei throws knees to the body.
Nkemakolam lands an elbow inside.
Rei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nkemakolam is stalling here.
Rei blocks an elbow strike from Nkemakolam.
Rei pushes Nkemakolam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rei avoiding damage as Nkemakolam throws knees to the body.
Nkemakolam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nkemakolam lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Budo Rei's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nkemakolam looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nkemakolam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nkemakolam is defending well for now.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nkemakolam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rei closes the distance and pushes Nkemakolam back into the cage.
Rei tries a knee to the head but Nkemakolam blocks it.
Rei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Rei.
Rei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nkemakolam lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Budo Rei's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jobe Nkemakolam!
Jobe Nkemakolam is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jobe Nkemakolam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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