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Ascension: Lorde PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Makamori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiro Makamori has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Torsti Turjake's chin.
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145 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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torsti Turjake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiro Makamori!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makamori has Turjake up against the cage in a clinch.
Makamori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turjake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makamori slowing the pace effectively.
Makamori tries to work over Turjake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turjake misses with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Makamori 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.
A short right from Makamori.
Makamori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makamori misses with some punches.
Makamori can't find room to land a body shot as Turjake controls the action.
Turjake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makamori smiles and moves away.
Makamori misses with a takedown attempt - Turjake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake tries to clinch there but Makamori circles away.
Turjake closes the distance and pushes Makamori back into the cage.
Makamori scores with a shot to the side of Turjake's head.
Makamori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turjake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makamori after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makamori.
Makamori lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turjake.
Turjake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makamori prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsti Turjake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makamori dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turjake looking to throw knees to the head but Makamori is blocking nicely.
Turjake prevents a body shot from Makamori.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makamori.
A hook to the body from Makamori.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turjake tries to land knees in the clinch but Makamori avoids the damage to the body.
Turjake avoids a wild elbow strike from Makamori.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turjake as Makamori tries to tie him up.
Makamori leaning his opponent against the cage.
Makamori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makamori'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.
Turjake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turjake avoids a wild elbow strike from Makamori.
Turjake pulls Makamori into guard.
Turjake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makamori postures up in Turjake's guard and throws a big left but Turjake blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makamori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makamori postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makamori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turjake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makamori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makamori drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turjake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Makamori has Turjake in his guard.
Makamori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makamori manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makamori swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turjake is now in Makamori's guard. A big mistake from Makamori there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makamori trying to keep a closed guard but Turjake is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Turjake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makamori is keeping the position for now.
Makamori trying to keep a closed guard but Turjake is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Makamori dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Makamori rushes Turjake and presses him up against the cage.
Turjake just leaning against Makamori, taking a breather.
Makamori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makamori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makamori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makamori misses with a punch on the inside.
Makamori stops a takedown attempt from Turjake.
Makamori cracks Turjake with a nice body shot.
Turjake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makamori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turjake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makamori scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshiro Makamori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makamori has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turjake uses from the top position.
Makamori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makamori is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake drops back looking for a leg! Makamori is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makamori manages to kick Turjake off! Turjake jumps back into Makamori's guard.
Turjake stopping the sweep attempt from Makamori.
Makamori working for a triangle but Turjake defends it easily.
Makamori looking for a guillotine here but Turjake defends easily.
Makamori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turjake stacks Makamori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turjake!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake is looking to take a break and control but Makamori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makamori is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makamori is trying to control but can't.
Turjake 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.
Makamori is defending against the submission attempts here by Turjake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makamori is pressing down on Turjake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turjake postures up.
Turjake wants to pass the guard but Makamori is keeping the position.
Makamori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turjake is one step ahead there.
Makamori manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makamori goes for an armbar but Turjake turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Turjake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makamori looking to control.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Makamori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makamori is looking to cinch up a triangle. Turjake throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Makamori's body to avoid the submission. Makamori has instead reached around Turjake's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Makamori arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yoshiro Makamori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maldi's choice of entrance music: Loituma TECHNO!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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161 lbs
43 - 23 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Maldi in a clinch.
Phillips tries to score a body lock takedown but Maldi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maldi working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maldi as the two fighters clinch.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Maldi manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Phillips.
Maldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phillips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maldi prevents Phillips from improving his position.
Maldi moves nicely into side control.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi controlling from side mount.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
Phillips avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maldi.
A lull in the action here.
Phillips wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maldi throws a strike aimed at the side of Phillips's head but Phillips avoids it well.
Maldi is trying to ground and pound but Phillips uses the momentary lack of control by Maldi to regain half guard.
Maldi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldi wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Maldi throws an elbow but Phillips slips to the side and avoids it well.
Maldi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maldi scoring with punches and elbows.
Maldi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldi is working Phillips over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maldi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Phillips is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maldi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Phillips to see if he's OK.
Phillips takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Phillips regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maldi 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.
Maldi prevents Phillips from improving his position.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Maldi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maldi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to hit a switch here but Maldi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Phillips there!
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phillips trying to control here.
Maldi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phillips is pressing down on Maldi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Maldi defends easily.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Maldi shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Maldi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phillips throws a right hand that misses
letting Maldi counter with a right hand.
Phillips lands with a right hand.
Maldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
Maldi scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Maldi circles away.
Phillips connects with an inside leg kick.
Maldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Maldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Maldi saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Maldi.
Ian Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldi defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Maldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phillips tries to score a body lock takedown but Maldi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maldi lands with a right to the head.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maldi lands an uppercut.
Phillips wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi lands with a light punch inside.
Phillips tries to score a body lock takedown but Maldi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maldi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maldi's guard.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Maldi.
Maldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maldi managing to control the position.
Maldi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phillips's guard.
Maldi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maldi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phillips gets back to full guard.
Maldi won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Maldi is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Maldi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maldi's head.
Maldi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phillips.
Maldi keeping control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldi tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Maldi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phillips is working away from the top position though.
Maldi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maldi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phillips!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Maldi.
Horrible takedown by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Maldi which made him look bad.
Maldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldi drops his hands momentarily and Phillips takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phillips attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips tests Maldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips tries to clinch but Maldi is having none of it.
A punch combination from Maldi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phillips.
Maldi avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Maldi misses with an uppercut.
Phillips walks into a straight right hand from Maldi.
Maldi throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Maldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Maldi.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldi but Maldi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldi misses with a wild body shot.
Maldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Maldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phillips wants to slow Maldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Maldi avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldi tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips misses with a hook.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldi moves away.
Ian Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Maldi's shoulder, as Maldi tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips jabs Maldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phillips buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldi.
Maldi slips under a jab from Phillips.
Maldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips connects with a jab.
A big right from Phillips misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phillips.
Nice defenses there by Maldi.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
Maldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malvin Maldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maldi has time to react.
Phillips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phillips lands a leg kick that knocks Maldi off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Maldi gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage.
A body shot lands from Maldi.
Maldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ian Phillips.
I think Maldi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Maldi!
During a confident post fight interview, Malvin Maldi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pimp C. Skrypture, C$krilla ft. Bun B & The Isleys - One Day. Blunts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Meek Mill - Polo & Shell Tops. 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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196 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones with a jab.
Blunts throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Le Prieuré de Sion in the buildup to the fight.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blunts was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blunts 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.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones avoids the head kick by Blunts.
Blunts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Blunts moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones punishes Blunts's body with a nice straight punch.
Blunts lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts misses with a double jab.
Blunts misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Blunts to the mat! Blunts scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Blunts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blunts throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Blunts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blunts off to one side.
Jones throws a head kick but Blunts moves out of range.
Blunts throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Blunts off balance momentarily.
Blunts looks winded!
Jones thuds a left hand into Blunts's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blunts.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Blunts throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blunts.
Blunts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Blunts settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blunts.
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blunts sprawling to the canvas! Blunts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
Blunts is rocked!
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blunts is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jones! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Jones waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes to the cage accompanied by Big Booty Woman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Magri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Magri checks it.
Kyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magri throws an overhand right that lands on Kyle's shoulder, as Kyle tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magri is out of range.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magri.
Charlie Magri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle jabs at Magri's body.
Kyle is looking to chop away at Magri's legs.
Magri moves into the clinch.
Magri blocking some punches.
Magri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Magri avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Magri blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Magri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle tries a body shot but Magri blocks it.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Magri can't break the clinch.
Kyle pushes Magri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyle works on Magri's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kyle.
Magri blocking some punches.
Kyle pushes Magri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Magri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle digs a right hand into Magri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magri's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyle as Magri tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyle.
Magri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magri.
Kyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magri backwards.
Kyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magri or not.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyle tries to work over Magri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magri is trying to break the clinch but Kyle is controlling him.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Magri controls the action.
Magri wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyle won't allow it.
I was talking to Kyle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyle lands a shot to the body.
Magri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magri is trying to push Kyle away but Kyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Magri controls the action.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magri misses with a punch on the inside.
Magri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kyle tries a body shot but Magri blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Magri.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyle as Magri tries to tie him up.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Magri on the inside.
Magri blocking some punches.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Magri controls the action.
Kyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyle is keeping busy.
Kyle tries a body shot but Magri blocks it.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Magri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Magri misses with a body punch.
Magri lands with a left to the head.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyle.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Magri controls the action.
Magri lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyle's elbow.
Kyle lands a nice uppercut.
Magri has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
A nice left hand lands by Magri.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magri misses the jab.
Kyle swings for the body but Magri moves out of range.
Kyle misses with a body shot.
Magri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magri.
Kyle misses with a hook.
Kyle moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magri. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magri slips a straight right by Kyle.
Magri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magri lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyle off the cage and back into range.
Kyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kyle is rocked!
Kyle slips under a jab.
Oh Kyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magri forces Kyle back against the cage and clinches.
Magri lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magri creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kyle with a big uppercut! Kyle tries to clinch up but Magri pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kyle to the mat! Kyle covers up and Magri unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Magri!
After winning the bout, Charlie Magri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
45 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sibelius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boris Cekada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cekada throws a leg kick which misses Sibelius's front leg but catches the back leg as Sibelius tries to avoid it.
Cekada scores with a push kick.
Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cekada.
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cekada sprawls well. Cekada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sibelius gets slowly back to his feet.
Sibelius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Jean Sibelius has been cut.
Cekada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cekada throws out a leg kick but Sibelius moves out of range and Cekada only half commits.
Sibelius moves out of range of the body kick from Cekada.
Cekada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cekada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cekada throws a shot from downtown. Sibelius moves away and avoids it.
Cekada loads up on a big right hand but Sibelius slips the punch.
Sibelius gets a double leg takedown into Cekada's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius throws an elbow that misses. Cekada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sibelius's guard. Nice move by Cekada!
Cekada looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sibelius wants to sweep here but Cekada controlling him for the moment.
Sibelius keeping moving, preventing Cekada from controlling successfully.
Cekada throwing strikes from guard but Sibelius blocks nicely.
Sibelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sibelius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cekada throws a big right hand that misses.
Sibelius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sibelius with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cekada avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sibelius.
Sibelius lands with some strikes.
Sibelius landing shots from mount.
Cekada taking shots to the head.
Cekada is looking to improve his position but Sibelius isn't that keen on the idea.
Sibelius misses with a head shot.
Cekada is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Elite Transition and Escape, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sibelius lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sibelius.
Cekada wants to hold on but Sibelius pushes him away.
Cekada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sibelius throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sibelius thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sibelius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cekada has worked his arm free - good work by Cekada!
Cekada takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sibelius swings around for an armbar but Cekada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sibelius's guard.
Cekada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sibelius wants to sweep here but Cekada controlling him for the moment.
Cekada looking to pass the guard.
Sibelius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cekada lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sibelius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cekada escapes and throws Sibelius's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sibelius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cekada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Sibelius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sibelius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cekada throws a series of punches but Sibelius avoids them all with ease.
Cekada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Cekada.
Cekada punishes Sibelius's body with a nice straight punch.
Cekada lands a slapping body shot.
Sibelius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cekada throws a looping overhand right but Sibelius ducks down to avoid it.
Cekada misses with a looping left.
Cekada misses with a body shot
and Sibelius counters with a series of strikes. Cekada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sibelius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cekada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cekada throws the left hand but Sibelius avoids the punch easily.
Sibelius dips to his left and cracks Cekada with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Sibelius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sibelius lands a nice shot to the body.
Sibelius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sibelius closes the distance and clinches up with Cekada, looking for a takedown. Sibelius pushes Cekada against the cage but Cekada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cekada tries to land a leg kick but Sibelius saw it coming and moves away.
Sibelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sibelius lands a glancing blow to the side of Cekada's head.
Sibelius throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sibelius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cekada.
Sibelius moves out of range of the leg kick from Cekada.
Cekada scores with a jab to the body.
Sibelius throws the left hand but Cekada avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cekada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cekada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sibelius moves away.
Cekada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sibelius fails to land the takedown.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cekada.
Cekada misses with a jab to the body
and Sibelius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cekada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cekada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sibelius.
Cekada throws a leg kick which misses Sibelius's front leg but catches the back leg as Sibelius tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Cekada. No joy for Sibelius on that attempt.
Sibelius misses with a wild body shot.
Cekada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sibelius counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada avoids the body shot from Sibelius.
Cekada cracks Sibelius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boris Cekada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sibelius takes one to the chin there.
Cekada swings for the body but Sibelius moves out of range.
Cekada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sibelius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy body kick from Cekada
and Sibelius counters with a shoot takedown. Cekada fights it but they end up in 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!
Cekada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sibelius throwing strikes from guard but Cekada blocks nicely.
Cekada trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cekada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sibelius stopping the sweep attempt from Cekada.
Sibelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sibelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cekada is keeping the position for now.
Cekada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sibelius manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Sibelius's cut.
That's time! Cekada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sibelius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cekada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sibelius.
Cekada takes a swing at Sibelius's ribcage but misses.
Sibelius moves forwards but Cekada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sibelius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cekada defends well and Sibelius ends up having to push Cekada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cekada.
Cekada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cekada tries to work over Sibelius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cekada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cekada is trying to maintain a safe position but Sibelius gets an underhook and turns Cekada into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sibelius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sibelius is trying to force a seperation but Cekada has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius is trying to break free.
Sibelius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cekada has him pressed against the cage.
Sibelius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cekada is looking to control Sibelius's arms but Sibelius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cekada has his back to the cage.
Sibelius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sibelius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cekada's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sibelius.
Cekada throws a head punch that misses.
Sibelius tries to pull guard but Cekada won't allow it.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
Cekada manages to break the clinch.
Cekada throws a shot to the body.
Cekada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sibelius has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cekada.
Cekada scores with a hook.
Cekada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sibelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius avoids the head kick by Cekada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sibelius. Cekada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cekada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cekada throws a solid leg kick but Sibelius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cekada.
Jab, jab by Cekada - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Cekada misses.
Cekada digs a good body shot into Sibelius's ribs.
Cekada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sibelius.
Sibelius lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cekada.
That has opened up Jean Sibelius's cut even more.
Cekada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cekada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cekada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cekada 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 Sibelius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sibelius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cekada throws a head kick but Sibelius moves out of range.
Cekada tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cekada throws a hook to the side of Sibelius's head but Sibelius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cekada drops his hands momentarily and Sibelius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cekada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sibelius checks a low kick from Cekada.
Some wild striking there from Sibelius.
Cekada throws a hook but Sibelius avoids it easily.
Boris Cekada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cekada misses with a looping right.
Cekada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sibelius.
Sibelius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada lands a nice shot to the body.
Cekada misses with a left hand
enabling Sibelius to counter with a crisp jab.
Cekada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sibelius's calf.
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!
Cekada throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Cekada misses
letting Sibelius counter with a right hand.
Sibelius throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cekada. Sibelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cekada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sibelius lands a slapping body shot.
Cekada moves out of range as Sibelius strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cekada misses with a leg kick.
Cekada misses with a low kick.
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Cekada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cekada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Cekada!
An out of breath Boris Cekada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Monk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On To The Next One. Svetnela is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slayer - Angel of Death . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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188 lbs
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk tries to bum rush Svetnela with a series of wild strikes but Svetnela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monk throws a jab when Svetnela was well out of range.
Svetnela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monk with a nice cross.
Monk lands with an overhand left.
Ninja Monk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monk misses with a kick to the body
and Svetnela counters with a nice leg kick.
Monk misses with a low kick.
Monk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monk misses with a straight left.
Monk misses with a hook. Svetnela ducked under it nicely.
Monk lands with an uppercut that bounces Svetnela off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svetnela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk tries to bum rush Svetnela with a series of wild strikes but Svetnela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monk connects with the punch.
Igor Svetnela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monk scores with a head kick. Svetnela tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been hearing reports that Monk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Monk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Svetnela on his heels. He'll look to pass Svetnela's guard now, I'm sure.
Monk is fighting to break Svetnela's control of his arms but Svetnela is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Svetnela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Svetnela wasn't active enough on the ground.
Monk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svetnela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Monk misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svetnela ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Svetnela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monk.
Svetnela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monk.
Monk tests Svetnela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monk with a hook.
Svetnela slips a straight right by Monk.
Monk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svetnela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svetnela struggles to land a body shot inside as Monk controls his hands.
Svetnela throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Svetnela.
Monk prevents a body shot from Svetnela.
Svetnela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monk tries to pull guard but Svetnela forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Svetnela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Svetnela.
Svetnela tries to land knees in the clinch but Monk avoids the damage to the body.
Svetnela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Svetnela.
Svetnela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svetnela.
Monk prevents a body shot from Svetnela.
A frustrated look appears on Monk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk tries to score with a low kick but Svetnela moves his leg out of the way.
Monk thuds a left hand into Svetnela's body.
Monk scores with a leg kick.
Svetnela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svetnela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk looks to land a combination but Svetnela avoids it well.
Svetnela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monk scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Monk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monk connects with a crisp jab.
Monk feints and then cracks Svetnela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svetnela down.
Monk misses with an uppercut. Svetnela saw that one coming.
Jab from Monk.
Monk with a hook.
Svetnela takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svetnela on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monk throws out a leg kick but Svetnela moves out of range and Monk only half commits.
Svetnela avoids the head kick by Monk.
Monk throws a jab but it's blocked by Svetnela.
Monk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Monk.
Monk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monk with a hook.
Svetnela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Monk fails with a takedown attempt.
Monk misses with a hook. Svetnela ducked under it nicely.
Monk throws a leg kick which misses Svetnela's front leg but catches the back leg as Svetnela tries to avoid it.
Monk misses with a few strikes there.
Monk misses with an uppercut
and Svetnela counters with a low kick, right behind Monk 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk connects with a leg kick. Svetnela looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monk throws a lazy uppercut
and Svetnela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Monk on the inside.
Svetnela with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svetnela lands an uppercut.
Monk stalling the fight.
Monk prevents a body shot from Svetnela.
Svetnela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monk can't find room to land a body shot as Svetnela controls the action.
Monk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Svetnela.
Svetnela has Monk pressed against the cage, preventing Monk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Svetnela misses with a punch to the body.
Monk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svetnela.
Monk throws a poor cross that misses
and Svetnela counters with a good low kick that Monk was not able to check.
Monk throws a right hand that misses
and Svetnela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monk tries a head kick but it misses.
Monk lands a front kick.
Monk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svetnela.
Svetnela moves out of range of the leg kick from Monk.
Svetnela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice takedown defense from Svetnela. No joy for Monk on that attempt.
Monk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svetnela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monk looks to score with a jab to the body but Svetnela is just out of range.
Monk loads up on a big right hand but Svetnela slips the punch.
Svetnela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ninja Monk is winning the standup battle so far.
Monk cracks Svetnela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monk misses with a hook. Svetnela ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Monk misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Monk dominated that second round.
That's time! Monk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monk keeps Svetnela at a distance using the push kick.
Svetnela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monk.
Monk throws a head kick that half lands.
Monk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monk lands with a hook. Svetnela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monk throws a leg kick but Svetnela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monk swings widly with a right hand
and Monk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monk throws an overhand right that lands on Svetnela's shoulder, as Svetnela tries to avoid the shot.
Svetnela lands with a good body shot.
Monk connects with a body shot.
Svetnela checks a low kick from Monk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk with a nice cross.
Svetnela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monk.
Svetnela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monk misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Monk.
Monk looks to throw the jab but Svetnela is out of range.
Monk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svetnela throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monk.
Monk throws a sloppy body shot
and Svetnela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Igor Svetnela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monk blocks it with crossed arms.
Monk just leaning against Svetnela, taking a breather.
Monk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svetnela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svetnela misses with an elbow strike.
Svetnela is stalling here.
Svetnela throws a punch but it's blocked by Monk.
Monk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Svetnela is keeping busy.
Monk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svetnela as Monk tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Svetnela.
Monk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Svetnela is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Monk taking a breather.
Svetnela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svetnela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svetnela misses with a body punch.
Svetnela blocks a body shot from Monk.
Monk avoiding damage.
Svetnela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svetnela as Monk tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ninja Monk.
Monk throws a body punch but Svetnela moves out of range.
Monk misses with an uppercut. Svetnela saw that one coming.
Monk throws a head kick but Svetnela moves out of range.
Ninja Monk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monk misses with a left hand
and Svetnela moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monk is trying to maintain a safe position but Svetnela gets an underhook and turns Monk into the cage.
Svetnela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svetnela misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Monk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Monk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ninja Monk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Igor Svetnela had this to say: 'I remember my first day at wrestling school. We learned counter TDs too.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.I. - Yeah You Know. Tikkanen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring The Pain. Jason Sturd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Esa Tikkanen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen throws a looping overhand right but Sturd ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Tikkanen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tikkanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tikkanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd misses with a head kick.
Sturd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sturd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tikkanen sizes up Sturd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tikkanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sturd back to the cage. Tikkanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jason Sturd has been cut.
Sturd throws a lazy right hand but Tikkanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tikkanen misses with a low kick as Sturd jumps back.
Sturd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikkanen manages to avoid it.
Tikkanen misses with a low kick as Sturd jumps back.
Tikkanen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sturd to the ground. Tikkanen is now in Sturd's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tikkanen advances position into side control!
Tikkanen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sturd tries to bench press Tikkanen off him but Tikkanen keeps the position.
Tikkanen slows the pace down.
Tikkanen tries to score with some ground and pound. Sturd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tikkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sturd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tikkanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tikkanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Tikkanen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tikkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tikkanen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tikkanen throws an elbow but Sturd slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tikkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tikkanen is staying active underneath Sturd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing that Sturd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sturd is really struggling to control Tikkanen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sturd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tikkanen wants to improve his position but Sturd is controlling well.
Tikkanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Sturd connects with a nice short shot to Tikkanen's temple.
Tikkanen is looking for a sweep. Sturd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tikkanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sturd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikkanen keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sturd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sturd's back!
Tikkanen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sturd surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Tikkanen scores with punches and elbows.
Tikkanen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tikkanen controlling well, preventing Sturd from escaping the position.
Tikkanen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sturd's head.
Tikkanen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Sturd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen misses with an elbow to the head.
Sturd controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkanen tightening his grip on Sturd, looking for the choke.
Tikkanen misses with an elbow to the head.
Sturd trying to control the position but Tikkanen manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturd breaks Tikkanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sturd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tikkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturd has managed to get both his arms back between Tikkanen's legs - danger averted.
Sturd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tikkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturd has managed to get both his arms back between Tikkanen's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sturd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tikkanen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sturd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Tikkanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sturd wants to control but Tikkanen postures up.
Tikkanen is looking to take a break and control but Sturd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sturd gets back to full guard.
Sturd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tikkanen!
Tikkanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd landing strikes from the mount and Tikkanen is in trouble!
Sturd prevents Tikkanen from getting the reversal.
Tikkanen gets back to half guard.
Tikkanen is trying to maintain the position but Sturd is very close to passing his half guard.
Tikkanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sturd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tikkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Tikkanen is refusing to be controlled, as Sturd sits in half guard.
Sturd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd lands strikes from half guard.
Tikkanen tries to roll over but Sturd keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sturd is trying to control the action in half guard but Tikkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tikkanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sturd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Esa Tikkanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tikkanen moves into full guard.
Tikkanen keeping moving, preventing Sturd from controlling successfully.
Sturd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tikkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturd has managed to get both his arms back between Tikkanen's legs - danger averted.
Sturd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sturd passes into half guard.
Tikkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Sturd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tikkanen gets full guard.
Sturd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tikkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturd defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturd passes Tikkanen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd drops an elbow to the side of Tikkanen's head.
Sturd is trying to control. Tikkanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd is thwarting Tikkanen's attempts to control the position.
Tikkanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tikkanen wants to control but Sturd is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikkanen is refusing to be controlled, as Sturd sits in half guard.
Tikkanen actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
That's time! Sturd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tikkanen throws a shot from downtown. Sturd moves away and avoids it.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tikkanen feints and then cracks Sturd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd down.
Sturd throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tikkanen.
Sturd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen lands with a shot to the body.
Sturd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tikkanen throws a lazy right hand but Sturd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd throws an off balance right hand
and Tikkanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sturd'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!
Sturd has control of Tikkanen's left arm, preventing Tikkanen from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd looking to control.
Tikkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tikkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tikkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sturd is trying to keep Tikkanen in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sturd pulls Tikkanen in to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Sturd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tikkanen. Sturd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikkanen looks to land a left hand but Sturd moved out of range nicely.
Sturd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd loads up on a big right hand but Tikkanen slips the punch.
A low kick from Tikkanen misses
enabling Sturd to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tikkanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tikkanen showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkanen is trying to work for a kimura but Sturd is defending well.
Sturd is positioning himself well to prevent Tikkanen advancing to mount.
Tikkanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tikkanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sturd.
Sturd 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.
Sturd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sturd wants to control the pace but Tikkanen is squirming around nicely.
Sturd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tikkanen hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen wants to control but Sturd is having none of it.
Sturd blocks Tikkanen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sturd lands a heavy elbow.
Sturd is landing with some decent strikes but Tikkanen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd prevents Tikkanen from getting the reversal.
Sturd avoids the attempt from Tikkanen to control.
Sturd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tikkanen's face.
Tikkanen is in a horrible position here. Sturd smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikkanen regains half guard.
Sturd is trying to control. Tikkanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Sturd.
I think Sturd 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd!
A victorious Jason Sturd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Danny Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
150 lbs
27 - 12 - 2 |
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148 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Näkäräinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pikku Näkäräinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Näkäräinen gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tatum is not content to let Näkäräinen control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen blocks the strikes from Tatum.
Näkäräinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tatum!
Näkäräinen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tatum controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Näkäräinen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tatum wants to hold on but Näkäräinen pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen looking to control but Tatum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Näkäräinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen looking to control but Tatum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatum can't escape the position.
Näkäräinen with shots to the head and body - Tatum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tatum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatum gets full guard.
Näkäräinen trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum trying to strike off his back.
We've been hearing that Näkäräinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Näkäräinen tries to pass.
Näkäräinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Näkäräinen has managed to get both his arms back between Tatum's legs - danger averted.
Näkäräinen looking to sit in guard and control but Tatum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Näkäräinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Näkäräinen, not yet.
Tatum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Näkäräinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatum won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Näkäräinen looking to control but Tatum passes into half guard.
Näkäräinen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Tatum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Näkäräinen throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Tatum.
Tatum moves out of range of the leg kick from Näkäräinen.
Tatum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Näkäräinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt - Näkäräinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Näkäräinen pinned against the cage. Näkäräinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Näkäräinen misses with a body kick.
Näkäräinen throws a low kick but Tatum moves out of range easily.
Näkäräinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Näkäräinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatum swivels and escapes.
Näkäräinen misses the shot to the body.
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatum defends it nicely.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Näkäräinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Näkäräinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Näkäräinen regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Näkäräinen is trying to control but can't.
Näkäräinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tatum.
Näkäräinen is trying to control the position but Tatum postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen 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.
Tatum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tatum stopping the sweep attempt from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatum controls the pace.
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Näkäräinen is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Näkäräinen wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Näkäräinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Näkäräinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Näkäräinen looks for the body kick but Tatum saw that one coming.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Näkäräinen.
Tatum moves out of range of the body kick from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Näkäräinen somewhat.
Näkäräinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Näkäräinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Näkäräinen postures up.
Tatum has his hands on Näkäräinen's head, controlling the position.
Tatum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen stands and throws Tatum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tatum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tatum trying to control the action but Näkäräinen is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen won't allow Tatum to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is looking to improve his position.
Tatum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Näkäräinen's head.
Tatum seems to be working for a kimura but Näkäräinen defends the submission attempt.
Näkäräinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danny Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Näkäräinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Näkäräinen has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum postures up.
Näkäräinen keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Pikku Näkäräinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatum throws a strike but Näkäräinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Pikku Näkäräinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Näkäräinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pikku Näkäräinen.
Well Näkäräinen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Näkäräinen!
A relieved looking Pikku Näkäräinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by You're Blind. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
189 lbs
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32
184 lbs
31 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Batson.
Batson scores with a body shot.
Murdock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Matt Murdock has been cut.
Batson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock slips a jab and a cross from Batson.
Murdock thuds a left hand into Batson's body.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Batson moved out of range nicely.
Batson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batson. Batson obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batson.
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!
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batson manages to avoid it.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Murdock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Batson.
A jab lands there for Batson.
Batson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Batson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock lands an overhand right.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batson avoids a kick to the body.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batson moves away.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A left lands for Murdock.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Batson misses.
Murdock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batson throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Batson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Batson misses its intended target.
Batson takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Batson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murdock is looking to wear down Batson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Batson lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
Murdock checks a low kick from Batson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batson. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Batson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Batson throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by Batson.
Murdock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batson at a distance.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
Batson throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Batson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a front kick aimed at Batson's knee but Batson avoids it well.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Batson misses.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Batson moves out of range as Murdock throws a body kick.
Murdock tries to clinch but Batson moves out of range.
Batson tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.
Murdock throws a push kick but Batson slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Batson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batson.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batson checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murdock lands a jab to the head.
Batson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murdock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Murdock takes a swing at Batson's ribcage but misses.
Batson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bill Batson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock 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.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Murdock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batson connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Batson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murdock in his tracks.
Batson throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Batson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Murdock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batson cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Murdock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Batson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Batson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murdock clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock being controlled against the cage.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batson backwards.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Batson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock lands with a light punch inside.
Batson working aggressively here.
Batson gets through Murdock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batson lands with a right to the head.
Murdock lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Batson.
Batson lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batson is trying to maintain a safe position but Murdock gets an underhook and turns Batson into the cage.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Batson.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Batson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a right hand.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Batson.
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
Batson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batson stops a takedown attempt from Murdock.
Batson has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Batson prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Batson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Murdock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Batson blocks an uppercut.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Batson.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Batson's head.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson trying to control the position but instead, Murdock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batson into the cage.
Batson misses with a punch to the body.
Batson trying to control the position but instead, Murdock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batson into the cage.
Batson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock lands with a light punch inside.
Murdock tries to work over Batson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Batson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batson checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murdock misses with a kick to the body.
Batson is looking to score with low kicks.
Murdock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Batson will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Batson.
Murdock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murdock throws a right hand that Batson ducks under and follows up with a left that Batson also avoids with ease.
Murdock scores with a body shot.
Batson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock throws a body punch but Batson moves out of range.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Batson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Batson's front leg but catches the back leg as Batson tries to avoid it.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Batson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Murdock throws a nice looking combination but Batson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Batson jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock lands a front kick.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Batson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock is looking to chop away at Batson's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Batson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock stuns Batson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batson tries a low kick but Murdock avoids it.
Batson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson misses with a wild body shot.
Batson throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Batson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock throws a push kick but Batson slaps the foot to one side.
Batson misses the jab.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Batson misses with an uppercut.
Batson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Batson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batson lands a head shot.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Batson circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batson.
Batson throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batson lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murdock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Batson. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses the shot to the body.
Murdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Batson.
Murdock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Batson fails to land.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Batson controls his hands.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Batson avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Batson controls his hands.
Matt Murdock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Murdock.
Batson blocking some punches.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Batson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batson misses with a punch on the inside.
Batson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batson works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Batson misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Batson.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batson blocks an uppercut.
Murdock 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!
Murdock pushes Batson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Murdock.
Batson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murdock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batson. That's going to slow Murdock down.
Murdock takes a swing at Batson's ribcage but misses.
Batson misses with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a head kick.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Batson avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batson.
Murdock connects with a single shot there.
Batson works the jab nicely.
Batson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murdock is able to avoid easily.
Batson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batson lands a jab to Murdock's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
Batson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batson momentarily.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murdock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batson throws out the jab.
Murdock throws a body kick that misses.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Batson misses with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Batson lands with a good body shot.
Batson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Murdock throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batson takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Batson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batson misses with a looping right.
Batson ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Batson's front leg but catches the back leg as Batson tries to avoid it.
Batson throws out a leg kick but Murdock moves out of range and Batson only half commits.
Murdock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by Batson. Beautiful body shot.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batson.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murdock 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 Batson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murdock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick there by Murdock.
Batson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batson misses with a hook.
Murdock misses the jab.
Batson connects with a looping right hand.
Batson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batson cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Batson defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand.
Batson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batson.
Batson moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Batson avoids a kick to the body.
Murdock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murdock throws a shot to the body.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock scores with a jab. Batson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matt Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batson misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Batson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murdock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Matt Murdock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batson.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Batson throws a shot to the body.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Murdock dips to his left and cracks Batson with an uppercut!
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Batson misses.
Batson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson misses with a body shot.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batson.
Murdock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batson's sensitive parts.
Murdock fakes the leg kick and cracks Batson in the body.
Batson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Batson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock throws a hook but Batson avoids it easily.
Batson misses with an uppercut
and Murdock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Batson misses with a body shot.
Murdock swings for the body but Batson moves out of range.
Murdock motions for Batson to come forward. Murdock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batson.
Bill Batson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock moves out of range of the leg kick from Batson.
Murdock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batson is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batson throws a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batson misses with a wild body shot.
Batson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Batson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murdock backs up against the cage.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batson.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murdock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murdock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Batson takes one to the chin there.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batson takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock feints and then cracks Batson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batson down.
Murdock throws a body kick that misses
letting Batson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock walks into a straight right hand from Batson.
Good shot there by Batson.
Batson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock.
Batson thuds his right hand into Murdock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson throws a low kick but Murdock avoids it.
Murdock scores with the left hand. Batson knows he should have avoided that one.
Batson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
Batson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murdock. That did some damage!
Murdock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batson lands a body shot.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Batson moves out of range easily.
Batson works Murdock's body with a nice hook.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock avoids the body shot from Batson.
A left lands for Murdock.
Murdock throws a right hand that Batson ducks under and follows up with a left that Batson also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Murdock.
Well Murdock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Murdock!
Matt Murdock retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Matt Murdock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Oath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oath has chosen Fuck your guts out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Oath!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creel looks to throw the jab but Oath is out of range.
Creel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Creel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oath checks the leg kick.
Creel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oath under the eye.
It looks like Ken Oath has been cut.
Creel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oath avoids a kick to the body.
Creel misses with a body kick.
Oath blocks a head kick by Creel.
Creel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Creel lands a big head kick that sends Oath tumbling to the mat! Creel takes a step backwards and waves Oath back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oath is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oath takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oath is still on wobbly legs! Can Creel finish him?
Oath drops his hands for a split second and Creel immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Oath face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Creel follows up with a right hand that knocks Oath into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl Creel!
Carl Creel looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Haha, seriously? All that talk for that?'.
The defeated Ken Oath had this to say: 'I took a punt, a gamble and on this occassion the cards didn't fall my way. Congrats Lance and Carl this is nothing more than a slight bump on my path to being a legend of the fight world.'.
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