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UPGV 204 (NY) Kawashima/Scott PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El Jewpacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Criminal Minded as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Jewpacabra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jewpacabra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jewpacabra connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jewpacabra was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith slips a jab from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick from Jewpacabra misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jewpacabra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jewpacabra throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jewpacabra sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jewpacabra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jewpacabra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Jewpacabra slips a straight right by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jewpacabra connects with the punch.
Jewpacabra avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Jewpacabra moves out of range easily.
Smith 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.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Jewpacabra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Jewpacabra has him pressed against the cage.
Jewpacabra with a knee to the head.
It looks like Julio Smith has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jewpacabra.
A short right from Jewpacabra on the inside.
Jewpacabra throws an elbow that misses.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Jewpacabra is controlling him.
Jewpacabra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jewpacabra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jewpacabra content to stall in guard here.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Jewpacabra pushes his legs off easily.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jewpacabra preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Jewpacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewpacabra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because El Jewpacabra just wasn't active enough.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jewpacabra connects with a crisp jab.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jewpacabra loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jewpacabra was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jewpacabra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Jewpacabra's belly button to the back.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith defending well as Jewpacabra loads up on a big left hand.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jewpacabra.
El Jewpacabra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jewpacabra counters with a leg kick.
Jewpacabra dodges the punch combination from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jewpacabra. Smith shrugs it off though.
Jewpacabra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jewpacabra throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jewpacabra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jewpacabra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jewpacabra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Jewpacabra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jewpacabra 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.
Jewpacabra scores with a nice strike.
Jewpacabra loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Jewpacabra's belly button to the back.
Jewpacabra thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jewpacabra ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Jewpacabra rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jewpacabra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jewpacabra keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith avoiding damage as Jewpacabra throws knees to the body.
Jewpacabra misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewpacabra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jewpacabra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Jewpacabra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jewpacabra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jewpacabra has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Jewpacabra.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Jewpacabra is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewpacabra lands a left hand.
Jewpacabra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra missing with knees to the body.
Jewpacabra lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Jewpacabra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jewpacabra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jewpacabra throws an elbow that misses.
Jewpacabra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jewpacabra swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Jewpacabra.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Jewpacabra.
El Jewpacabra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is leaning against Jewpacabra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith has Jewpacabra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jewpacabra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jewpacabra prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Jewpacabra, against the cage.
Jewpacabra crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Jewpacabra scores with a body shot.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jewpacabra dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
El Jewpacabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jewpacabra can pounce on him.
Jewpacabra lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Jewpacabra throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jewpacabra. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Jewpacabra catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewpacabra circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jewpacabra circles away.
Jewpacabra checks a low kick from Smith.
Jewpacabra throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jewpacabra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Jewpacabra ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jewpacabra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Jewpacabra digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jewpacabra pinned against the cage. Jewpacabra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jewpacabra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Smith's cut.
That's time! Jewpacabra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Nice body kick from Jewpacabra.
A solid body kick from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra scores with a nice body kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jewpacabra.
Smith slips under a jab.
Jewpacabra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Jewpacabra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jewpacabra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jewpacabra moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Donk. Jewpacabra catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Jewpacabra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Jewpacabra as he checks the leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Jewpacabra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jewpacabra is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith blocks a jab.
Jewpacabra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jewpacabra.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jewpacabra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Jewpacabra down.
Jewpacabra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Jewpacabra throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jewpacabra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith defending well as Jewpacabra loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jewpacabra pinned against the cage. Jewpacabra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jewpacabra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Jewpacabra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Jewpacabra connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jewpacabra scores with a nice right hand.
Smith lands a body shot.
Jewpacabra looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Jewpacabra.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Jewpacabra throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jewpacabra moved out of range nicely.
Jewpacabra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jewpacabra misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Julio Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses with a hook
and Jewpacabra counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Jewpacabra looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jewpacabra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jewpacabra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jewpacabra lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jewpacabra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jewpacabra is out of range.
Jewpacabra throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewpacabra digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Jewpacabra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Jewpacabra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jewpacabra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Jewpacabra!
El Jewpacabra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosco P Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coltrane comes into the arena with Bleed blaring out of the sound system. Future has chosen Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rosco P Coltrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Future!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coltrane forces Future back against the cage and clinches.
Coltrane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Future's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coltrane as Future tries to tie him up.
Future looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Future swings wildly with an uppercut but Coltrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coltrane scores with a shoulder strike.
Future lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rosco P Coltrane has been cut.
Future looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coltrane dodges an elbow strike from Future.
Coltrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Future backwards.
Coltrane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Future lands an elbow inside.
Future stalling the fight.
Coltrane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Future backwards.
Future misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Coltrane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Future avoids the elbow strike from Coltrane, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Future.
Coltrane tries to land knees in the clinch but Future avoids the damage to the body.
Coltrane lands with a right to the head.
Future creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coltrane's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future trying to control the position but instead, Coltrane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Future into the cage.
Coltrane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coltrane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coltrane pushes off an throws an elbow but Future leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coltrane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Future is defending well for now.
Coltrane lands a hook that snaps the head of Future backwards.
Future misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coltrane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Future lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Future misses with some punches.
Future throws an elbow that misses.
Future lands a nice elbow.
Coltrane lands with a left to the head.
Future avoiding damage as Coltrane throws knees to the body.
Future blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Future is trying to stall.
Coltrane blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coltrane.
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!
Coltrane avoids the elbow strike from Future, against the cage.
Coltrane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Future pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coltrane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
Future blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coltrane.
Coltrane lands a nice elbow.
It looks like John Future has been cut.
Coltrane gets through Future's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Future is rocked!
Coltrane misses with an elbow over the top.
Future blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Coltrane.
Coltrane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Future throws an elbow but misses.
Future trying to control the position but instead, Coltrane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Future into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future misses with an elbow over the top.
Coltrane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Future avoids the elbow strike from Coltrane, against the cage.
Coltrane lands an elbow inside.
Future managing to block the knees to the body from Coltrane.
Coltrane pushes Future back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coltrane takes a shot to the head.
Coltrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coltrane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Future lands a damaging elbow.
Coltrane lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coltrane fails to land.
Coltrane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coltrane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Future takes an elbow to the forehead.
Future is still on wobbly legs! Can Coltrane finish him?
Coltrane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coltrane.
Coltrane throws a big uppercut that drops Future! More strikes from Coltrane and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Future lies dazed against the cage as Coltrane celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosco P Coltrane!
Rosco P Coltrane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny comes to the cage accompanied by Bunny stuff. . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Easter Bunny swings widly with a right hand
letting Murometz counter with a right hand.
Murometz drops The Easter Bunny with a big left hand! The Easter Bunny is injured, injured bad! Murometz jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Murometz!
After the fight, Ilya Murometz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brownstone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smithy's choice of entrance music: Diabolic- Soldier's Logic. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones 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.
Smithy works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Smithy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithy misses with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Smithy avoids it easily.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smithy, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Smithy avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Smithy, against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Smithy.
Smithy keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smithy.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Smithy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smithy blocking some punches.
Smithy missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jupiter Jones has been cut.
Jones gets through Smithy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smithy tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smithy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Smithy lands a right hand.
Smithy lands a body shot.
Smithy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smithy throws an elbow but misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithy blocks an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Smithy lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smithy connects with a knee to the head.
Smithy takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Smithy missing with knees to the body.
Smithy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smithy lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithy tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Smithy landing knees to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Smithy.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Smithy backwards.
Smithy tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Smithy back against the cage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Smithy, against the cage.
Smithy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Smithy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones gets through Smithy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smithy is struggling to control the position.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smithy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smithy blocking some punches.
Smithy misses with an elbow over the top.
Smithy managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Smithy.
Smithy looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Smithy.
Smithy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smithy.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smithy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Smithy.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smithy throws an elbow that misses.
Smithy lands a left hand.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Smithy is controlling the position.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smithy throws a head punch that misses.
Smithy working hard to break the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with some punches.
Smithy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smithy has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Smithy pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Smithy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jupiter Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smithy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithy.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Smithy counters with an outside leg kick.
Smithy throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Smithy tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones has Smithy up against the cage in a clinch.
Smithy with a knee to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithy working Jones over with knees to the body.
Smithy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smithy misses with an elbow strike.
Smithy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Smithy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Smithy misses with an elbow strike.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy'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.
Smithy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Smithy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Smithy blocks an uppercut.
Smithy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smithy scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smithy.
Smithy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smithy's elbow.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones presses Smithy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Smithy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Smithy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithy avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Smithy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Smithy.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Smithy.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Smithy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smithy is defending well for now.
Smithy lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Smithy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Smithy misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Smithy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Smithy.
Jones misses with some punches.
Smithy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smithy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Timmy Smithy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Smithy missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smithy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smithy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithy tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smithy or not.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smithy blocks an uppercut.
Smithy scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Smithy pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smithy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Smithy controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Smithy, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Smithy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smithy takes a shot to the head.
Smithy lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithy scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a hook but Smithy blocks it.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Smithy misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Smithy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jupiter Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Smithy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smithy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smithy slips under a jab.
Smithy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Smithy tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Smithy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Smithy misses.
Smithy cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones scores with the left hand. Smithy knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smithy slips under a jab from Jones.
Smithy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab. Smithy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithy throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smithy.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smithy throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Timmy Smithy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Smithy misses with a wild body shot.
Smithy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones tries to clinch there but Smithy circles away.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smithy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Smithy avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jupiter Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithy moves away.
Smithy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Smithy looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones lands with a straight right. Smithy didn't see that one coming.
Smithy throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Smithy only half commits.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smithy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smithy throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithy.
Jones throws a jab when Smithy was well out of range.
Jones catches Smithy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones misses with a left hand
and Smithy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Jones misses.
Smithy misses with a kick to the body.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smithy scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smithy sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy avoids the head kick by Jones.
Smithy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithy lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy works Jones's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Smithy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithy tries a head kick but it misses.
Smithy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Smithy lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smithy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smithy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Smithy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smithy 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Smithy!
Timmy Smithy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatho has chosen 666 - Bomba! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Gatho!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero checks a leg kick.
Gatho misses with a low kick.
Nero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gatho defends it nicely.
Nero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gatho but Gatho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gatho misses with a head kick.
Ben Gatho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatho stuffs the takedown attempt from Nero. Nero gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Nero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nero blocks a low kick nicely.
Nero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gatho counters with a series of strikes. Nero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nero shoots and misses
and Gatho counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho lands a lovely overhand right.
Nero has his takedown stuffed
and Gatho counters with a big right hand! Oh Nero is in trouble here! Gatho follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Gatho!
A relieved looking Ben Gatho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes into the arena with Sun Poison and Skin Cancer blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ash Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olle Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Campbell blocks the body kick.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koskinen defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Koskinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Campbell tries to circle away but Koskinen has him pinned against the cage.
Campbell blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Campbell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
Koskinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campbell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koskinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koskinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koskinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Campbell is in Koskinen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Koskinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Koskinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koskinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Koskinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koskinen's head.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koskinen's head.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Koskinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Koskinen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koskinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Koskinen's temple.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campbell lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koskinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koskinen won't allow Campbell to pass to mount.
Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koskinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koskinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Koskinen tries to kick Campbell off but Campbell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koskinen taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell is working for a submission of some sort.
Campbell winds up and cracks Koskinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koskinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Campbell takes a step back to recover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koskinen's elbow.
Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Koskinen's head.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Koskinen.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Koskinen pushes Campbell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Koskinen blocks a body shot from Campbell.
Koskinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koskinen tries to work over Campbell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campbell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Campbell tries to stall but Koskinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Koskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Koskinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Good body shot from Koskinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Koskinen.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koskinen can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Koskinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ash Campbell has been cut.
Koskinen swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Koskinen catches Campbell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koskinen. Koskinen obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Koskinen gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the cage.
Koskinen breaks from the clinch.
Koskinen moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Koskinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koskinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Campbell's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koskinen cracks a nice hook into Campbell's ribs.
Koskinen connects with a body shot that sends Campbell's belly button to the back.
Campbell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koskinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koskinen misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koskinen gets caught flat footed, as Campbell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Koskinen blocks nicely.
Koskinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ash Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell postures up in Koskinen's guard and throws a big left but Koskinen blocks it.
Koskinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koskinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koskinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koskinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koskinen has his hands on Campbell's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell trying to control but Koskinen is working from the bottom.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koskinen keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Combat Sports Training Center inform us that Koskinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Campbell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell stops Koskinen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olle Koskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ash Campbell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koskinen lands a nice shot that snaps Campbell's head back.
Koskinen connects with a crisp jab.
Koskinen throws a leg kick which misses Campbell's front leg but catches the back leg as Campbell tries to avoid it.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Koskinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koskinen cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
Koskinen gets back to half guard.
Koskinen has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell is trying to work for a kimura but Koskinen is defending well.
Koskinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koskinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koskinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koskinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Koskinen is trying to stand.
Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koskinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Campbell throwing shots but Koskinen is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campbell prevents Koskinen from improving his position.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campbell working over Koskinen with some ground and pound. Koskinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koskinen defends it well.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koskinen defending well though.
Campbell throwing shots but Koskinen is blocking nicely.
Campbell thows a huge punch but Koskinen dodges it nicely.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell stops Koskinen from getting back to his feet.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koskinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Koskinen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Koskinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Campbell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koskinen lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Koskinen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campbell throws a low kick, looking for Koskinen's leg but Koskinen calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Campbell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT - Raggae All Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potkukelkka defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Kharitonov misses
and Potkukelkka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Kharitonov as he checks the leg kick.
Potkukelkka misses with an uppercut.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potkukelkka lands an overhand right.
Kharitonov connects with a right hand. Potkukelkka shakes it off.
Kharitonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharitonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potkukelkka circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Kharitonov's head coaches at Hits Like A Girl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Potkukelkka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potkukelkka. Potkukelkka obviously looking to wear him down.
Potkukelkka misses with an uppercut
and Kharitonov counters with a straight right hand.
Potkukelkka swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka misses with a takedown attempt
and Kharitonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potkukelkka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Potkukelkka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Potkukelkka throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka checks it.
Kharitonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kharitonov wants it to stay on the feet.
Potkukelkka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharitonov circles away.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kharitonov connects with a single shot there.
Potkukelkka misses with a low kick.
Potkukelkka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kharitonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potkukelkka somewhat.
Potkukelkka misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Potkukelkka down with leg kicks.
Potkukelkka lands a nice shot that snaps Kharitonov's head back.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Potkukelkka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kharitonov doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov throws a leg kick which misses Potkukelkka's front leg but catches the back leg as Potkukelkka tries to avoid it.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka closes the distance and clinches.
Potkukelkka swings wildly with an uppercut but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potkukelkka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Potkukelkka with that takedown attempt.
Potkukelkka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick nicely.
Potkukelkka looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range.
Kharitonov scores with a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a looping overhand right but Potkukelkka ducks down to avoid it.
Potkukelkka throws a sloppy head kick and Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potkukelkka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potkukelkka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kharitonov counters with a nice body shot.
Potkukelkka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kharitonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Potkukelkka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice jab there from Potkukelkka.
A clash of legs there as Potkukelkka blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kharitonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kharitonov moves away from the strike by Potkukelkka.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Potkukelkka.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potkukelkka scores with the left hand. Kharitonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kharitonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kharitonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Potkukelkka's head.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Potkukelkka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kharitonov connects with a single shot there.
Potkukelkka looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Potkukelkka's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lunges at Potkukelkka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potkukelkka's hand.
Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potkukelkka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kharitonov to the ground. Potkukelkka is now in Kharitonov's guard.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov being controlled here, momentarily.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka looking to sit in guard and control but Kharitonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kharitonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potkukelkka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kharitonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kharitonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potkukelkka looking for a guillotine here but Kharitonov defends easily.
Potkukelkka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Potkukelkka looking for a sweep. Not yet Potkukelkka, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potkukelkka keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharitonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov throwing strikes but missing.
Potkukelkka keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov is working Potkukelkka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kharitonov trying to control but Potkukelkka is working from the bottom.
Potkukelkka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kharitonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kharitonov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Potkukelkka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kharitonov is aware though and is defending well.
Potkukelkka is adopting a defensive guard.
Potkukelkka is looking to sweep but instead, Kharitonov has passed into half guard.
Kharitonov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Potkukelkka wants to get back to full guard.
James Potkukelkka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kharitonov throwing shots but Potkukelkka is blocking nicely.
Potkukelkka has hold of Kharitonov's hands but Kharitonov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to control but Potkukelkka is keeping him busy.
Potkukelkka trying to control from the bottom.
Potkukelkka wants to improve his position but Kharitonov is controlling well.
Kharitonov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov working Potkukelkka over with strikes.
Kharitonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Potkukelkka wants to get back to full guard.
Potkukelkka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kharitonov is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov is keen to just control but Potkukelkka is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kharitonov lands a nice short elbow.
Kharitonov throwing shots but Potkukelkka is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Potkukelkka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range and Potkukelkka settles back down.
Potkukelkka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kharitonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka preventing the sweep.
Potkukelkka landing with the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is keeping the position.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov keeping full guard, as Potkukelkka tries to pass.
Kharitonov is trying to control the position but Potkukelkka postures up.
Potkukelkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kharitonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potkukelkka looking to sit in guard and control but Kharitonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Potkukelkka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka 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.
Potkukelkka pulls Kharitonov in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharitonov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharitonov postures up in Potkukelkka's guard and throws a big left but Potkukelkka blocks it.
Kharitonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kharitonov throws a big right hand that misses.
Potkukelkka keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharitonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Potkukelkka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Potkukelkka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potkukelkka looking for a guillotine here but Kharitonov defends easily.
Kharitonov with a nice head shot there.
Potkukelkka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kharitonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Potkukelkka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharitonov throws a strike but Potkukelkka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka postures up in Kharitonov's guard and throws a big left but Kharitonov blocks it.
Potkukelkka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potkukelkka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potkukelkka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Potkukelkka 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
A relieved looking James Potkukelkka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost comes to the cage accompanied by Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Neely has chosen Cracker - Low as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Neely!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Neely.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Drost lands a really nice looking cross but Neely seems unphased.
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Neely tries to land a leg kick but Drost saw it coming and moves away.
Neely shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drost defends it nicely.
Neely misses with a body shot.
Drost misses with an uppercut
and Neely counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drost misses the body punch
and Neely counters with a straight right hand.
Drost misses the shot to the body.
Drost slips under a jab.
Neely scores with a hook to the body. Drost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drost misses with a body shot.
Neely throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neely misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely darts in and clinches Drost up against the cage.
Neely lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drost backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drost throws a punch but it's blocked by Neely.
Neely blocking some punches.
Neely is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drost is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Neely to the mat. Neely regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neely utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drost trying to control the position from guard on top but Neely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drost is really struggling to control Neely but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drost looking to sit in guard and control but Neely gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drost wants to sweep but no luck.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Doomsday Drost just wasn't active enough.
Neely's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drost under the eye.
Neely moves into the clinch successfully.
Neely misses with a punch to the body.
Drost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Neely after a bit of a struggle.
Drost is looking for a takedown.
Neely trying to land knees to the body.
Drost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Neely pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doomsday Drost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neely gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely is pressing down on Drost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drost is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Neely.
Doomsday Drost's cut is getting worse.
Neely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neely wants to pass the guard but Drost is defending well.
Neely seems to be looking for submissions.
Neely not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drost defends it well.
Drost is looking for a sweep. Neely is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drost wants to control but Neely is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neely throwing shots but Drost is blocking nicely.
Drost holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neely is pressing down on Drost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drost is holding on for now.
Drost is doing well to control the position and prevent Neely from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doomsday Drost wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Neely taking a bit of punishment here - Drost scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neely is trying to get back to half guard.
Neely is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Neely dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Neely or perhaps it was just good defense by Drost which made him look bad.
Neely throws a front kick aimed at Drost's knee but Drost avoids it well.
Drost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neely moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neely bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neely fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drost is trying to control Neely's posture but Neely avoids it.
Drost is looking for a sweep.
Neely throws a strike aimed at the side of Drost's head but Drost avoids it well.
Jack Neely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neely cracks Drost with a big right hand but Drost just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Doomsday Drost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drost tries to buck Neely off but Neely is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neely is chipping away with strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doomsday Drost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Neely!
After the big win, Jack Neely made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Wildboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawashima slips under a jab.
Scott throws out a powerful jab.
Scott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawashima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Kawashima blocks the low kick.
Kawashima throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawashima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kawashima motions for Scott to come forward. Kawashima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Kawashima connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Jab by Kawashima.
Scott throws a low kick but Kawashima moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawashima lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Kawashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Kawashima throws a leg kick
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Kawashima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima keeping control of the position.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawashima keeps working.
Kawashima is looking to improve his position.
Kawashima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott thows a huge punch but Kawashima dodges it nicely.
Kawashima is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Furia Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kawashima defending well though.
Kawashima is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Scott is keen to just control but Kawashima is a slippery customer.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott misses with a head shot. Kawashima uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kawashima 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.
Kawashima keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawashima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott wants to control from the top but Kawashima keeps moving.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kawashima is adopting a defensive guard.
Kawashima keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scott cracks Kawashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott connects with the punch.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawashima checks it well.
Scott dips to his left and cracks Kawashima with an uppercut!
Kawashima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawashima misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott'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.
Kawashima takes one to the chin there.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawashima throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawashima.
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Kawashima's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Kawashima misses with a wild body shot.
Scott connects with a looping right hand.
Scott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kawashima defends well and Scott ends up having to push Kawashima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kawashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawashima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Scott works on Kawashima's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawashima tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kawashima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawashima lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scott up against the cage.
Kawashima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kawashima.
Kawashima blocking some punches.
Kawashima blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott is working for takedown but Kawashima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eiji Kawashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Scott.
Scott tries to work over Kawashima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kawashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawashima pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawashima lands a shot to the body.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawashima misses with an elbow strike.
Scott slowing the pace effectively.
Kawashima can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Kawashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kawashima.
Kawashima controlling the action here for a moment.
Kawashima lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima stalls.
Kawashima misses with some punches.
Kawashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawashima is trying to stall.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Kawashima avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott trying to control the position but instead, Kawashima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scott into the cage.
Scott presses Kawashima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a head punch that misses.
Kawashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott tries a body shot but Kawashima blocks it.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Kawashima as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Kawashima to work.
Eiji Kawashima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Kawashima lands a right hand.
Kawashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Kawashima lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott working aggressively here.
Scott misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Kawashima controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Kawashima misses.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Kawashima avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Kawashima slips the punch.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Kawashima.
Kawashima moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Kawashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Kawashima's shoulder, as Kawashima tries to avoid the shot.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Kawashima moved out of range.
Scott lands a jab to Kawashima's midsection.
Maximus Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawashima throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scott.
Kawashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Kawashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Kawashima slips under a jab.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawashima has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Kawashima there.
Kawashima closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawashima's head backwards.
A big left from Kawashima misses.
Kawashima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawashima wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Kawashima rushes Scott and presses him up against the cage.
Kawashima misses with some punches.
Kawashima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott stalling in the clinch but Kawashima improves position.
Kawashima tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Kawashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Kawashima tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Kawashima back against the cage.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawashima scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Kawashima has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kawashima.
Kawashima scores with a hook to the body.
Kawashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawashima effectively controlling the action here.
Scott trying to control the position but instead, Kawashima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scott into the cage.
A short right from Kawashima.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Kawashima has him pressed against the cage.
Kawashima misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Kawashima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Kawashima is controlling him.
Kawashima 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!
Kawashima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott wants to stall.
Kawashima trying to control the position but instead, Scott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawashima into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eiji Kawashima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawashima 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eiji Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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