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EVO 90: Palhares vs Atomi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Conquer This acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by This misses
and Stehling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This tries to land a front kick but Stehling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stehling counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The strikes coming from Stehling are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee asks Stehling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stehling prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stehling throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stehling moves into full mount!
Stehling landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling lands with some vicious ground and pound - can This hang on?
This is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stehling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stehling throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for This because Stehling loaded up on that one.
Stehling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stehling looking to finish This with some ground and pound. This is bad for This!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stehling lands a couple of good shots and This has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stehling lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Stehling biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stehling thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Stehling is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stehling looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
This is trying desperately to improve position.
Stehling landing punches.
This tries to hold on but Stehling postures up.
Stehling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stehling tries to control but This wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling wants to control the action but instead This gets a body lock and reverses into Stehling's guard! Nice work!
Stehling is pulling down on This's head to control his posture.
Stehling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stehling is working hard here to advance position.
This tries to stand but Stehling is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling is adopting a defensive guard.
Stehling has a closed guard, preventing This from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stehling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before This can pounce on him.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This throws a low kick, looking for Stehling's leg but Stehling calmly moves out of range.
Stehling sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This cracks a nice hook into Stehling's ribs.
This gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Stehling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling tries to work over This's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This tries to throw a body punch but Stehling avoids it by throwing This back against the cage.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but This avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Stehling.
Stehling throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as This controls the action.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stehling misses with a punch on the inside.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stehling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thiss head.
Stehling blocks a body shot from This.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Stehling.
Stehling prevents a body shot from This.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stehling misses with a punch to the body.
This misses with the head strike.
This blocks a body shot from Stehling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stehling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This lands a nice uppercut.
This looking to slow down the pace here.
This prevents a body shot from Stehling.
This lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
A short right from This on the inside.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
This's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stehling lands with a short shot to the head.
Stehling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stehling misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This pushes Stehling back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling tries for a takedown but This manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Stehling.
Stehling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
Stehling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stehling lands a nice uppercut.
Stehling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stehling lands a hook that snaps the head of This backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Stehling fails to land.
Stehling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stehling tries a body shot but This blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Stehling.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but This avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This misses with the head strike.
This misses with the head strike.
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
This misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conquer This seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Stehling.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Stehling prevents a body shot from This.
Stehling throws a head punch that misses.
This looking to stall.
This lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
Stehling lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
This lands a body punch.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but This avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stehling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
This scores with a decent looking hook.
This looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stehling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stehling tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by This. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of This.
This tries to clinch but Stehling is having none of it.
Stehling circles away from the clinch attempt.
This ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stehling moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stehling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from This 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 Stehling has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stehling and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This walks into a jab.
A low kick from This is predictable there
and Stehling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in This's guard.
Stehling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but This is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stehling chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of This's head.
This is adopting a defensive guard.
This wants to get back to his feet but Stehling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stehling works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stehling throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing This to regain full guard.
This is trying to control the position but Stehling postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling with a flurry of punches that miss.
This trying to keep a closed guard but Stehling is proving a slippery customer.
Stehling lands a couple of elbows.
Stehling slips nicely into half guard.
Stehling is trying to control. This wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stehling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stehling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stehling working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has hold of Stehling's hands but Stehling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
This tries to roll over but Stehling keeps him under control.
This trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Stehling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stehling 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
Mitchell Stehling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blood Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NumbaOne Stunna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Blood. Stunna comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20 - 10 - 0 |
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282 lbs
35 - 26 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 3, fighting out of New York, NumbaOne Stunna!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stunna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bane motions for Stunna to come forward. Bane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stunna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bane was well out of range. Poor timing from Stunna.
Bane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stunna connects with a solid leg kick.
Bane scores with a jab. Stunna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bane.
Bane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stunna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bane finds it's way round the side to connect with Stunna's head.
Stunna staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bane.
Stunna gets tackled into the cage by Bane. Bane maintains the clinch.
Bane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stunna has a couple of punches blocked by Bane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stunna misses with a punch on the inside.
Stunna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stunna misses with the head strike.
Stunna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bane's elbow.
Stunna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bane tries to stall but Stunna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stunna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stunna blocking some punches.
Bane manages to break the clinch.
Bane scores with a jab. Stunna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Bane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stunna slips under a jab from Bane.
Bane cracks Stunna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stunna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bane finish him?
It looks like NumbaOne Stunna has been cut.
Stunna lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bane.
Stunna wants to stay close but Bane steps back to make room for something. Stunna seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Bane and Stunna drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blood Bane!
Blood Bane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe has chosen Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Solovyev.
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schtrappe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Solovyev moves into range and clinches up with Schtrappe.
Solovyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solovyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solovyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Solovyev misses the target.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Solovyev.
Solovyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Solovyev.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Solovyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Solovyev was well out of range.
Solovyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Schtrappe circles away.
Schtrappe lands a jab.
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!
Solovyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schtrappe throws out the jab.
Solovyev throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Solovyev.
Schtrappe lands with a hook. Solovyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schtrappe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Solovyev takes a step back to recover.
Solovyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Evade MMA-LOD in the buildup to the fight.
Solovyev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schtrappe momentarily.
Schtrappe lands an overhand right.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Solovyev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schtrappe's calf.
Solovyev takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schtrappe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Solovyev.
Schtrappe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Solovyev off balance momentarily.
Solovyev throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solovyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe blocks a head kick by Solovyev.
Solovyev throws a right hand that Schtrappe ducks under and follows up with a left that Schtrappe also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solovyev 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 Schtrappe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schtrappe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schtrappe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solovyev counters with an inside leg kick.
Solovyev lands a jab to Schtrappe's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schtrappe. That's going to slow Solovyev down.
Solovyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solovyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schtrappe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
A slow jab from Solovyev misses its intended target.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick which misses Solovyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Solovyev tries to avoid it.
Solovyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schtrappe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solovyev is out of range.
Schtrappe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solovyev's head.
Schtrappe connects with a nice looking jab.
Solovyev misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solovyev.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schtrappe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.
Schtrappe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solovyev jabs at Schtrappe's body.
Solovyev connects with the punch.
Solovyev checks the leg kick.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Solovyev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solovyev, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Solovyev.
Schtrappe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schtrappe is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev looks to land a left hand but Schtrappe moved out of range nicely.
Schtrappe is still on wobbly legs! Can Solovyev finish him?
Solovyev cracks Schtrappe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schtrappe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solovyev throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range.
Solovyev scores with a spinning back kick!
Schtrappe seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Schtrappe catches Solovyev right on the button with a cross.
Solovyev scores with a decent looking hook.
Solovyev thows a body kick. Schtrappe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schtrappe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solovyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Solovyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Solovyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe drops his hands momentarily and Solovyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schtrappe.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Solovyev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Solovyev looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
Solovyev blocks a leg kick.
Solovyev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solovyev blocks the body kick.
Solovyev moves in looking to clinch but Schtrappe pushes him off.
Solovyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schtrappe.
Solovyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Solovyev throws a shot from downtown. Schtrappe moves away and avoids it.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Schtrappe.
Solovyev has closed the distance and engaged Schtrappe in a clinch.
Solovyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solovyev is looking to land body kicks.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
Solovyev tries to clinch up but Schtrappe circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
Schtrappe punishes Solovyev's body with a nice straight punch.
Solovyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solovyev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schtrappe swings widly with a right hand
and Solovyev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schtrappe's knee momentarily.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Solovyev throws a big shot that misses.
Solovyev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solovyev slips under a jab from Schtrappe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solovyev.
Solovyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schtrappe blocks a head kick by Solovyev.
Solovyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev is looking to clinch but Schtrappe is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Solovyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solovyev blocks the body kick.
Schtrappe checks a low kick from Solovyev.
Solovyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schtrappe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe throws a push kick but Solovyev slaps the foot to one side.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Solovyev.
Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solovyev.
Solovyev scores with a hook.
A combination from Solovyev does no damage.
Vladimir Solovyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Schtrappe lands with a hook. Solovyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schtrappe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solovyev punishes Schtrappe's body with a nice straight punch.
Schtrappe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Solovyev tries to clinch up but Schtrappe circles away and keeps his distance.
Solovyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev misses with a straight left.
Solovyev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Solovyev has knocked Schtrappe down with a huge combo! Solovyev steps away and waves a wobbly Schtrappe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solovyev's head.
Solovyev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Solovyev takes one on the button.
Solovyev drops his hands momentarily and Schtrappe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schtrappe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solovyev in his tracks.
Schtrappe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schtrappe scores with a sloppy right hand. Solovyev should have avoided that one.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe scores with a kick to the body.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Solovyev sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solovyev.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Solovyev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Schtrappe misses.
Solovyev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Solovyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solovyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solovyev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schtrappe sprawling to the canvas! Schtrappe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Solovyev finish him?!
Solovyev throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Solovyev dodges the punch combination from Schtrappe.
Solovyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev scores with a leg kick.
Solovyev missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Solovyev's ribcage but misses.
Solovyev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Solovyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Solovyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe keeps Solovyev at a distance using the push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but Solovyev avoids it.
Schtrappe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solovyev throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Solovyev.
Solovyev connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Solovyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solovyev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solovyev. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schtrappe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solovyev has time to react.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solovyev moves in looking to clinch but Schtrappe pushes him off.
Solovyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Solovyev is just out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solovyev.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
Solovyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Schtrappe lands a head shot.
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!
Solovyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe lands with a shot to the body.
Schtrappe motions for Solovyev to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Solovyev's shoulder, as Solovyev tries to avoid the shot.
Solovyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Solovyev tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solovyev wants to slow Schtrappe down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Schtrappe.
Solovyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Solovyev wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Solovyev blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solovyev. That's going to slow Schtrappe down.
Solovyev scores with a one two! Schtrappe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Solovyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schtrappe throws out the jab.
Solovyev throws a chopping leg kick but Schtrappe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev closes the distance and pushes Schtrappe back into the cage.
Schtrappe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solovyev backwards.
Solovyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solovyev struggles to land a body shot inside as Schtrappe controls his hands.
Solovyev scores with a shot to the side of Schtrappe's head.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Solovyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schtrappe sizes up Solovyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Solovyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
Schtrappe's corner calls for a 1-2. Schtrappe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Solovyev wants to slow Schtrappe down by chopping away at his legs.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe cracks Solovyev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Solovyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Solovyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solovyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schtrappe.
Solovyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schtrappe. That did some damage!
Solovyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Solovyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Solovyev feints a jab promting Schtrappe to slip. Solovyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schtrappe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Solovyev tries to work over Schtrappe's front leg with a kick but Schtrappe checks it.
Schtrappe lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev drops his hands momentarily and Schtrappe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
Solovyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jacque Schtrappe just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Solovyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
Solovyev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solovyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schtrappe. That did some damage!
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
Solovyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schtrappe misses with the combination.
Solovyev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Solovyev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Solovyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Solovyev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solovyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solovyev.
Schtrappe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev is looking to score with low kicks.
Schtrappe tries to land a front kick but Solovyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Solovyev is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Solovyev!
Schtrappe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Solovyev moves out of range as Schtrappe strikes.
Solovyev throws a nice head kick!
Solovyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schtrappe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schtrappe.
Solovyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solovyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solovyev manages to break the clinch.
Solovyev misses with a looping left.
Solovyev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Solovyev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schtrappe. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solovyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solovyev clinches up against the cage.
Solovyev lands with a light punch inside.
Solovyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Solovyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot to the body.
Schtrappe breaks from the clinch.
Solovyev throws a nice head kick!
Solovyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Solovyev's ribcage but misses.
Solovyev moves in looking to clinch but Schtrappe pushes him off.
Schtrappe lands a nice hook to Solovyev's body. Solovyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solovyev lands the left hand.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Schtrappe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a few strikes there.
Solovyev scores with a nice right hand.
Schtrappe tries to work over Solovyev's front leg with a kick but Solovyev checks it.
Schtrappe jabs at Solovyev's body.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Solovyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe throws the left hand but Solovyev avoids the punch easily.
Schtrappe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solovyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schtrappe scrambles back to his feet.
Solovyev throws a lazy head kick
and Schtrappe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Solovyev really felt that one!
Schtrappe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solovyev thuds his right hand into Schtrappe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Solovyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solovyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Solovyev.
Schtrappe misses with a left hand
enabling Solovyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Solovyev motions for Schtrappe to come forward. Solovyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe lands with a cross.
Solovyev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Solovyev settles back down.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Solovyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schtrappe on the side of the head.
A head kick by Solovyev misses
and Schtrappe counters with a nice body shot.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Solovyev's ribcage but misses.
Solovyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solovyev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Solovyev on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Solovyev.
Solovyev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev had his way with Jacque Schtrappe in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schtrappe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schtrappe thows a body shot but no joy.
Solovyev darts in and clinches Schtrappe up against the cage.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solovyev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Solovyev backwards.
Schtrappe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solovyev.
Vladimir Solovyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Schtrappe.
Solovyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe letting Solovyev take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Solovyev fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schtrappe lands with a right to the head.
Solovyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solovyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solovyev lands a big head kick that sends Schtrappe tumbling to the mat! Solovyev takes a step backwards and waves Schtrappe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Schtrappe. That snapped Solovyev's head back.
Solovyev misses with a few strikes there.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solovyev scores with a shot to the body.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Solovyev.
Schtrappe blocks a low kick nicely.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Solovyev checks it.
Schtrappe looks to land a left hand but Solovyev moved out of range nicely.
Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solovyev moves away.
Solovyev lands a really nice looking cross but Schtrappe seems unphased.
Solovyev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solovyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Solovyev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe moves away from the strike by Solovyev.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Solovyev sees coming a mile off.
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solovyev lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Solovyev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solovyev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solovyev tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Solovyev.
Schtrappe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solovyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solovyev punishes Schtrappe's body with a nice straight punch.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick as Solovyev jumps back.
Solovyev instigates a clinch.
Schtrappe works on Solovyev's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Solovyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vladimir Solovyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schtrappe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solovyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solovyev under the eye.
Solovyev lands the left hand.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Solovyev blocks the leg kick.
Solovyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Schtrappe's head.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schtrappe stalks Solovyev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solovyev's face. Solovyev staggers backwards, shaken.
Good leg kick by Solovyev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solovyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head.
Solovyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a lazy right hand but Solovyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solovyev connects with an inside leg kick.
Schtrappe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to work over Solovyev's front leg with a kick but Solovyev checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut.
Solovyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solovyev ducks right into an uppercut from Schtrappe.
A bone on bone clash there as Solovyev blocks the leg kick.
Schtrappe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Solovyev is looking to clinch.
Schtrappe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Solovyev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Solovyev is just out of range.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Solovyev moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solovyev.
Solovyev throws a good cross that connects.
Solovyev lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Solovyev.
I think Solovyev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Solovyev!
An out of breath Vladimir Solovyev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bunn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go to Sleep - Eminem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Contemprato's choice of entrance music: Cats. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunn throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Bunn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Contemprato.
Contemprato dodges the punch combination from Bunn.
Bunn misses with a straight left.
Bunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Contemprato's sensitive parts.
Bunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Bunn.
Bunn swings widly with a right hand
and Contemprato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Bunn lands a right hook to the body.
Bunn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Contemprato on his heels. He'll look to pass Contemprato's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bunn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contemprato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Contemprato managing to control the position.
Bunn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bunn connects with a body shot that sends Contemprato's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunn, right into the meat.
Bunn throws out a loose jab but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunn tries to land a body kick
and Contemprato counters with a body kick that stops Bunn in his tracks momentarily.
A lazy left from Bunn finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn jabs at Contemprato's body.
Bunn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Contemprato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunn throws a right hand that misses
and Contemprato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunn drives through with a takedown into Contemprato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Contemprato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Contemprato 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.
Contemprato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunn wants to pass the guard but Contemprato is keeping the position.
Contemprato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Contemprato is retaining full guard.
Bunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Contemprato has wrist control.
Contemprato keeping full guard, as Bunn tries to pass.
Contemprato keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Contemprato is controlling Bunn's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Noel Contemprato wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contemprato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Bunn.
Bunn throws a body punch but Contemprato moves out of range.
Bunn with a nice cross.
Bunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunn misses with a left hand
and Contemprato counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunn lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Bunn as he checks the leg kick.
Bunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contemprato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunn throws a front kick aimed at Contemprato's knee but Contemprato avoids it well.
Contemprato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Contemprato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunn misses with a left hand
and Contemprato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bunn misses.
Contemprato misses with a hook. Bunn ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Bunn misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunn scores with a nice strike.
Bunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contemprato throws a nice looking combination but Bunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that round.
That's time! Bunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Contemprato off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Contemprato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contemprato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Contemprato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Bunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bunn looks to land a left hand but Contemprato moved out of range nicely.
Contemprato swings for the body but Bunn moves out of range.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Bunn.
Contemprato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunn throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
Bunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Bunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Contemprato which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunn checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Bunn is predictable there
and Contemprato counters with a good low kick that Bunn was not able to check.
Contemprato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunn throws the kick towards the body but Contemprato avoids it.
Bunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Contemprato lands a leg kick that knocks Bunn off balance momentarily.
Bunn scores with a jab to the head.
Bunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Contemprato's head.
Contemprato throws a sloppy head kick
and Bunn counters with a single leg into guard. Contemprato didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contemprato keeping full guard, as Bunn tries to pass.
Bunn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn trying to control but Contemprato is working from the bottom.
Contemprato trying to control the position here.
Bunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunn cracks Contemprato with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contemprato pulls Bunn in close to prevent any damage.
Contemprato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Contemprato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Contemprato digs a good hook to Bunn's body.
Bunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunn wants to land a leg kick but Contemprato is out of range.
Contemprato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Contemprato tries to clinch up but Bunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Contemprato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contemprato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunn thuds his right hand into Contemprato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Contemprato looks to land a right hand but Bunn moved out of range.
Bunn lands with a hook. Contemprato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bunn lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunn wants to slow Contemprato down by chopping away at his legs.
Bunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Contemprato's sensitive parts.
Contemprato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Contemprato's sensitive parts.
Bunn slips a jab and a cross from Contemprato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contemprato shoots in for a takedown but Bunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunn lands a really nice looking cross but Contemprato seems unphased.
Bunn connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bunn.
Bunn takes one to the chin there.
Contemprato moves out of range as Bunn strikes.
Bunn missing with a left hand there. Contemprato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunn throws a head kick but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato takes one to the chin there.
Bunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Contemprato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Contemprato can't keep his opponent in guard - Bunn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gary Bunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Contemprato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Contemprato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contemprato uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato scores with a nice strike.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bunn misses.
Contemprato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunn.
Bunn scores with a leg kick.
Bunn throws an off balance right hand
and Contemprato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunn thinking.
Contemprato throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunn throws a leg kick but Contemprato moved away.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Bunn.
Contemprato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn misses with a leg kick.
Bunn connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bunn misses its intended target.
Contemprato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bunn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contemprato defends well and Bunn ends up having to push Contemprato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bunn - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contemprato misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bunn.
Bunn lands a hook that snaps the head of Contemprato backwards.
Bunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Contemprato misses with a punch to the body.
Bunn misses with a punch on the inside.
Contemprato swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contemprato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contemprato blocks an uppercut.
Contemprato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn tries to work over Contemprato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Contemprato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunn.
Bunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunn.
Bunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contemprato's elbow.
Bunn misses with some punches.
Bunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contemprato stops a takedown attempt from Bunn.
Contemprato misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Contemprato fails to land.
Bunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunn tries a body shot but Contemprato blocks it.
Contemprato wants to stall.
Bunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn has a couple of punches blocked by Contemprato.
Contemprato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Contemprato lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Contemprato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contemprato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunn backwards.
Bunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Contemprato tries to work over Bunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Bunn.
Bunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunn pushes Contemprato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bunn misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Contemprato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gary Bunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contemprato misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Contemprato as Bunn tries to tie him up.
Bunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Bunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Contemprato misses the shot to the body.
Contemprato slips a jab from Bunn.
Bunn throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
Bunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gary Bunn is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Bunn misses its intended target.
Bunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunn thumps Contemprato with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunn. That's going to slow Contemprato down.
Bunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bunn takes a swing at Contemprato's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Contemprato.
Contemprato misses with a few strikes there.
Contemprato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunn's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Contemprato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bunn digs a good hook to Contemprato's body.
Bunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Contemprato is fending him off so far but Bunn persists. Nope, Contemprato circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Contemprato wants to clinch up but Bunn keeps it at a distance.
Bunn throws an off balance right hand
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contemprato lands the left hand.
Bunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Contemprato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contemprato moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contemprato lunges at Bunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunn's hand.
Bunn is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Contemprato is defended easily by Bunn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contemprato misses with a low kick as Bunn jumps back.
Bunn delivers a nice body kick.
Contemprato moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contemprato.
Contemprato slips under a jab from Bunn.
Bunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Contemprato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Contemprato staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato blocks a low kick nicely.
Contemprato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunn cracks Contemprato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunn misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
Contemprato tries to clinch up but Bunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunn misses with a straight right.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunn.
A left lands for Contemprato.
Contemprato rushes Bunn and presses him up against the cage.
Contemprato has a couple of punches blocked by Bunn.
Bunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato cracks Bunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Contemprato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunn misses with a looping right.
Bunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Contemprato's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Contemprato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunn.
Contemprato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut.
Bunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn throws the kick towards the body but Contemprato avoids it.
A big right from Bunn misses.
Contemprato blocks a jab.
Bunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
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 Gary Bunn will probably get the nod.
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!
Bunn scores with a three punch combo!
Bunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Contemprato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Contemprato.
Bunn scores with a punch to the head.
Bunn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Contemprato on his heels. He'll look to pass Contemprato's guard now, I'm sure.
Contemprato pulls Bunn in close to prevent any damage.
Bunn advances to half guard.
Bunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn controlling the action here.
Bunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunn is just content to waste time from the top position. Contemprato takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bunn wants to control from the top but Contemprato keeps moving.
Bunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Contemprato is trying to keep Bunn in close.
Bunn won't allow Contemprato to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunn throwing strikes from guard but Contemprato blocks nicely.
Bunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Contemprato keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Contemprato looking to control.
Contemprato has Bunn pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Noel Contemprato wasn't active enough on the ground.
Contemprato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunn throws the left hand but Contemprato avoids the punch easily.
Bunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato avoids the head kick by Bunn.
Contemprato closes the distance and pushes Bunn back into the cage.
Contemprato lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunn working hard to break the clinch.
Contemprato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunn has a couple of punches blocked by Contemprato.
Noel Contemprato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contemprato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contemprato tries a body shot but Bunn blocks it.
Bunn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bunn manages to end up in side control.
Bunn is looking to take a break and control but Contemprato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato is trying to control Bunn's posture but Bunn avoids it.
Contemprato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunn misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Contemprato is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bunn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bunn landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunn 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!
Gary Bunn made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Wursty has chosen Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dawkins.
Wursty lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Wursty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawkins.
Wursty misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wursty's guard now.
Wursty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wursty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Wursty is pulling down on Dawkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawkins, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawkins stands and throws Wursty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dawkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dawkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wursty is trying to improve his position.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wursty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dawkins misses with the ground and pound.
Dawkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dawkins has knee on belly momentarily but Wursty bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wursty felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Wursty tries to get to full guard but Dawkins has control of the leg.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Wursty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wursty is trying to get back to full guard.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Wursty is defending well.
Dawkins is keen to just control but Wursty is a slippery customer.
Dawkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wursty sees it coming and defends easily.
Dawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wursty is trying to maintain the position but Dawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Wursty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dawkins.
Wursty trying to control the position.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Wursty is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Dawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wursty.
Wursty works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wursty throws out a leg kick but Dawkins moves out of range and Wursty only half commits.
Wursty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wursty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wursty throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dawkins blocks the low kick.
Wursty throws an off balance right hand
and Dawkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wursty's guard.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wursty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins cracks Wursty with a solid left hand.
Wursty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Dawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Wursty is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wursty trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wursty is aware though and is defending well.
Wursty postures up.
Dawkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wursty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Wursty from controlling successfully.
Wursty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wursty trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wursty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wursty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wursty's guard.
Wursty has Dawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Wursty trying to keep a closed guard but Dawkins is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty is trying to hold Dawkins in close to prevent damage but Dawkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Wursty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawkins's back!
Dawkins tries to roll but Wursty sticks to his back.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Wursty manages to sink in the hooks.
Wursty trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wursty not allowing Dawkins to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wursty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wursty's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wursty is on top in guard.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Wursty from controlling successfully.
Wursty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wursty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wursty passes into half guard.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Richard Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wursty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wursty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dawkins has his foot on Wursty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wursty works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wursty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dawkins.
Wursty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawkins keeps working.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wursty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wursty off and has taken his back!
Wursty is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dawkins gets his way!
Wursty tries to escape the position.
Wursty is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dawkins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins gets his hands free as Wursty looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dawkins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dawkins misses with punches from the back.
Wursty covering up well and avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wursty wants to control his opponent's hands but Dawkins gets his hands free.
Dawkins misses with a punch to the head.
Dawkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wursty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty trying to control the hands but Dawkins breaks the grip.
Wursty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dawkins's guard. Nice work there by Wursty.
Dawkins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wursty uses it to pass to side control.
Wursty scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
Wursty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawkins keeps working.
Dawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wursty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dawkins.
Wursty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawkins. Dawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty wants to clinch.
Dawkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty swings widly with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wursty!
Wursty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dawkins.
Dawkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dawkins in side control, throwing shots but Wursty defends.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Wursty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Dawkins.
Wursty wants to control but Dawkins postures up.
Wursty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Dawkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Wursty is working away.
Dawkins looks up at the clock and then as Wursty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dawkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins grinds an elbow into Wursty's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wursty tries to bench press Dawkins off him but Dawkins keeps the position.
Dawkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wursty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wursty gets back to half guard.
Dawkins is looking to stall here but Wursty recovers full guard.
Wursty is pulling down on Dawkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawkins, at least for the moment.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty looking for a sweep. Not yet Wursty, not yet.
Wursty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Wursty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
Dawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Wursty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wursty wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins had his way with Antero Wursty in 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. This is the final round!
Wursty throws a looping overhand right but Dawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Wursty misses with a low kick.
Wursty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dawkins is out of range.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Wursty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty lands with a straight right. Dawkins didn't see that one coming.
Wursty misses with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Wursty has wrist control.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wursty 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.
Wursty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to control but Wursty is working from the bottom.
Dawkins postures up in Wursty's guard and throws a big left but Wursty blocks it.
Dawkins is pushing down on Wursty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wursty is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wursty defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is thwarting Wursty's attempts to control the position.
Dawkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wursty is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wursty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wursty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dawkins.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty working away.
Wursty throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wursty wants to take a breather but Dawkins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wursty.
Antero Wursty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wursty tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Wursty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dawkins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wursty escapes and throws Dawkins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Dawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawkins, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Dawkins!
An intense looking Richard Dawkins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Well, that was fun.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Magneto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Dawn of the Dead by Does it Offend you, yeah?. Magneto has chosen Rise Against - Injection as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hal Jordan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximus Magneto's chin.
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194 lbs
32 - 10 - 0 |
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34
182 lbs
29 - 13 - 5 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 5, fighting out of London, Maximus Magneto!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magneto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Magneto.
Jordan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magneto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jordan throws a body punch but Magneto moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jordan.
Jordan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jordan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jordan wants to slow Magneto down by chopping away at his legs.
Jordan tries to score with a low kick but Magneto moves his leg out of the way.
Magneto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jordan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magneto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Magneto throws a lazy right hand but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Magneto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Jordan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magneto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magneto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magneto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan tests Magneto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Magneto.
Jordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magneto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magneto.
Jordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magneto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magneto throws a chopping leg kick but Jordan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jordan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magneto checks it well.
Jordan tries to clinch up.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a right hand that misses
and Magneto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magneto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magneto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Magneto cracks Jordan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magneto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magneto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magneto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magneto lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Magneto counters with a nice leg kick.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magneto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Jordan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magneto moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordan lands a big head kick that sends Magneto tumbling to the mat! Jordan takes a step backwards and waves Magneto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Magneto is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jordan.
Magneto is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Magneto lands a head shot.
Magneto seems to have recovered his senses.
Magneto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magneto counters with a big head kick but Jordan shrugs it off.
Magneto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jordan is able to avoid easily.
Jordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magneto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Magneto's ribs.
Magneto lands a nice looking body kick.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magneto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magneto.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magneto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Magneto.
Magneto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jordan has time to react.
Jordan is looking to wear down Magneto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan tries to land a leg kick but Magneto saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magneto throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magneto.
Jordan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magneto on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magneto, right into the meat.
Hal Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magneto tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jordan scores with a jab to the head.
Magneto throws a front kick aimed at Jordan's knee but Jordan avoids it well.
Magneto has closed the distance and engaged Jordan in a clinch.
Magneto prevents a body shot from Jordan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magneto throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Magneto misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Magneto.
A head punch on the inside from Magneto fails to land.
Magneto swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan 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.
Jordan misses with a body shot
and Magneto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magneto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jordan. Jordan obviously looking to wear him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jordan.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
and Magneto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magneto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Jordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magneto's hands.
Magneto slips under a jab from Jordan.
Jordan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magneto under the eye.
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!
Magneto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jordan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magneto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Magneto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magneto throws a shot to the body.
Magneto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
Magneto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magneto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jordan at a distance.
Hal Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Magneto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Jordan misses
and Magneto counters with an outside leg kick.
Magneto works the jab nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magneto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Magneto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magneto 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 Jordan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jordan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magneto scores with a shot to the body.
Magneto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan swings widly with a right hand
and Magneto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magneto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jordan. Jordan obviously looking to wear him down.
Magneto scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magneto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magneto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magneto.
Magneto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Magneto misses.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magneto counters with a nice uppercut.
Magneto tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
Jordan misses with an uppercut. Magneto saw that one coming.
Magneto lands a high kick!
Jordan is rocked!
Magneto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magneto lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Jordan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Magneto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Magneto!
Our winner, Maximus Magneto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Kovalenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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34
260 lbs
37 - 18 - 0 |
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31
264 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko misses with the body kick
and Li finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovalenko checks it well.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li rushes Kovalenko and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li pushes Kovalenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kovalenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li stalling the fight.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Kovalenko takes a shot to the head.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
Kovalenko wants to break free but Li has control.
Li stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Li misses with some punches.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalenko.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Li.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range.
Li lands with a hook. Kovalenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovalenko checks it well.
Li cracks Kovalenko with a hook to the temple - Kovalenko is on wobbly legs here! Li swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kovalenko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Li wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Li!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti has chosen CHANGES as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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31
178 lbs
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29
177 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Moretti does no damage.
Junior throws a wild body kick that Moretti sees coming a mile off.
Junior throws a push kick but Moretti slaps the foot to one side.
Moretti tests Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
Junior tries to move into range but Moretti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Junior jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moretti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Moretti slips the punch.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
Moretti dips to his left and cracks Junior with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Moretti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moretti throws a chopping leg kick but Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moretti.
Junior checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Moretti blocks the low kick.
Moretti misses with a looping right.
Junior scores with a jab. Moretti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior throws a hook but Moretti blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moretti.
Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moretti's head backwards.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moretti misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Junior. That did some damage!
Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior thuds his shin into the meat of Moretti's side.
Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junior swinging wildly here.
Moretti tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moretti throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Moretti slips a jab and a cross from Junior.
Moretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moretti connects with a right hand. Junior shakes it off.
Moretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moretti with a nice cross.
Moretti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moretti misses with a straight left.
Moretti throws a chopping leg kick but Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Junior.
Moretti fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Junior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Junior throws a push kick but Moretti slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Junior, right into the meat.
Moretti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
A jab from Moretti misses.
Moretti throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moretti.
Junior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Moretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior lands with a right hand.
Moretti lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Moretti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moretti thuds his right hand into Junior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crunch! Moretti slams his shin into Junior's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Junior.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Junior.
Moretti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Junior throws a series of punches but Moretti moves out of range.
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moretti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moretti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.
Junior is rocked!
Enzo Moretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moretti tries to move into range but Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moretti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moretti scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Moretti.
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moretti momentarily.
Moretti blocks a jab.
Moretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moretti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moretti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti lands a big head kick that sends Junior tumbling to the mat! Moretti takes a step backwards and waves Junior back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jorge Junior's cut is getting worse.
Moretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moretti thumps Junior with a low kick.
Moretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Moretti blocks the leg kick.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moretti misses with a body kick.
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Moretti misses its intended target.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enzo Moretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Moretti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Junior punishes Moretti's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Moretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moretti looks for the body kick but Junior saw that one coming.
Moretti throws a leg kick
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moretti wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Junior lands a nice short elbow.
Moretti trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
Moretti is looking to improve his position.
Moretti is doing well to control the position and prevent Junior from advancing to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moretti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enzo Moretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Moretti's head but Moretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moretti leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Junior 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 Moretti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moretti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Junior slips a jab from Moretti.
Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moretti. Moretti obviously looking to wear him down.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Moretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Moretti scores with a nice head shot.
Moretti tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior cracks the inside of Moretti's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Moretti. Those never looked like landing.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Moretti tries to move into range but Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moretti's head.
Moretti looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Moretti misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Moretti shows good takedown defense.
Junior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Moretti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moretti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
Junior shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Junior was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moretti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Junior.
Moretti tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Moretti is still trying to improve position.
Junior wants to stand but Moretti has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Moretti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moretti holding on.
Moretti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moretti keeps working.
Moretti can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior trying to control the action but Moretti is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti wants to control but Junior postures up.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Moretti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior is really struggling to control Moretti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Junior working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Moretti.
Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jorge Junior did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moretti throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Moretti throws a body kick that misses
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Moretti keeps moving.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moretti keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Moretti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moretti 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.
Moretti managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moretti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moretti.
Moretti staying out of range there.
Moretti moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
Moretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior jabs Moretti right on the nose. Moretti blinks but takes it well.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Moretti throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior thumps Moretti with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tests Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moretti cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Moretti throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Moretti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moretti throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Moretti slips a jab from Junior.
Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moretti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Junior trying to control the action but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Moretti holding on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
Moretti gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior trying to pass the guard but Moretti defending well.
Moretti wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moretti is controlling Junior's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Enzo Moretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Moretti's head.
Moretti looks to land a right hand but Junior moved out of range.
Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moretti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Moretti throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moretti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Junior lands a front kick.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Moretti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moretti fails to land.
Junior blocks a body shot from Moretti.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a push kick but Moretti slaps the foot to one side.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moretti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior shoots in looking for a takedown. Moretti tries to sprawl out of it but Junior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moretti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moretti misses the jab.
Junior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moretti on the side of the head.
Junior lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Nice shot lands for Moretti.
Nice uppercut there from Moretti.
Jorge Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
Moretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Moretti blocks a leg kick.
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moretti cracks Junior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior lands with a slapping head kick.
Moretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior.
Nice cross by Junior.
Moretti throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior misses with a body shot.
Moretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Junior. That did some damage!
Junior throws a jab when Moretti was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moretti moves away.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Junior misses with a right hand
and Moretti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moretti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Junior goes for a takedown attempt but Moretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junior motions for Moretti to come forward. Junior throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Moretti - just one landing.
Moretti checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Junior misses.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to score with low kicks.
Moretti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior pushes Moretti away with a front kick.
Junior looks for a takedown but Moretti sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moretti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moretti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moretti with a hook.
The fighters circling - Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
Moretti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moretti blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Jorge Junior.
I think Moretti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enzo Moretti!
An intense looking Enzo Moretti took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Brazil sucks. I'm calling out Sativa Sensei. I'll set my sliders to kick your ass the next time we fight!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tweedle Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee has chosen Chumbawamba - Tubthumping as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tweedle Dee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Verzosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Saboteur's Playground in the buildup to the fight.
Verzosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Verzosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verzosa misses with a body shot
so Dee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dee throws a big right hand that misses.
Verzosa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verzosa has a hand on Dee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Verzosa gets back to half guard.
Dee is looking to take a break and control but Verzosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verzosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dee.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dee working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Verzosa to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Dee postures up in Verzosa's guard and throws a big left but Verzosa blocks it.
Dee preventing the sweep.
Verzosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dee is aware though and is defending well.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Verzosa working a defensive guard but Dee passes into half guard.
Verzosa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Verzosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa gets back to full guard.
Verzosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verzosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dee is looking for a sweep. Verzosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verzosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Verzosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Verzosa is trying to work for a kimura but Dee is defending well.
Verzosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verzosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is keen to just control but Dee is a slippery customer.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee keeps trying to improve his position.
Verzosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Verzosa.
Verzosa trying to mount his opponent but Dee defends it.
Dee trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Dee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verzosa is looking to stall here but Dee recovers full guard.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Verzosa from controlling successfully.
Dee is trying to control the position but Verzosa postures up.
Verzosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Verzosa passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee wants to improve his position but Verzosa is controlling well.
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 Remedios Verzosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Verzosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Verzosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dee pinned against the cage. Dee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tweedle Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verzosa misses with a body shot.
Verzosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Verzosa wants to clinch.
Verzosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Verzosa scores with a punch to the head.
No luck for Verzosa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remedios Verzosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verzosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee cracks Verzosa with an open hand slap.
Verzosa 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.
Verzosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dee swinging wildly here.
Dee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut lands for Verzosa. That snapped Dee's head back.
Verzosa misses with a body shot.
Verzosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Verzosa.
Dee punishes Verzosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Verzosa saw that one coming.
Verzosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Verzosa.
Dee looks to land a body kick but Verzosa moved away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Dee.
Verzosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dee on his heels. He'll look to pass Dee's guard now, I'm sure.
Verzosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Verzosa trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Verzosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Verzosa lands a couple of elbows.
Verzosa looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee 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.
Dee is looking to sweep but instead, Verzosa has passed into half guard.
Verzosa is looking to advance position but Dee won't allow it.
Verzosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Verzosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Verzosa's back!
Verzosa is in bad spot here.
Verzosa trying to control the position but Dee manages to sink in the hooks.
Dee scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee has the hooks in. Verzosa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verzosa is working hard here to advance position.
Dee looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can Verzosa hold on?! Dee is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Verzosa covers up after that shot from Dee.
Dee looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Dee wants to control but Verzosa is keeping busy.
Dee throwing damaging strikes from the back! Verzosa could be in trouble here!
Dee is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Verzosa up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dee lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Verzosa is rocked!
Dee throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Verzosa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tweedle Dee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
BOOM! Dee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Verzosa. Verzosa tries to recover but Dee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Verzosa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tweedle Dee!
Tweedle Dee gave a mention to Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi comes to the cage accompanied by Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes. Palhares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TOQUINHO. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomi misses with a body kick.
Atomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atomi lands with a straight right. Palhares didn't see that one coming.
Atomi throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares dives in for a single leg takedown but Atomi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palhares stalls.
Palhares misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares lands with a right to the head.
Atomi gets underhooks to prevent Palhares's takedown attempt.
Palhares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palhares gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Atomi's coaches at Consortium Private LA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Palhares controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares drops an elbow to the side of Atomi's head.
Atomi trying to control but Palhares postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is pressing down on Atomi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atomi is holding on for now.
Atomi tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Palhares lands with a punch from half guard.
Palhares uses his free foot to push down on Atomi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atomi.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount and Atomi is in trouble!
Atomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palhares pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Palhares with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atomi is looking to escape.
Atomi is working to get back to half guard.
Palhares trying to control but Atomi is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomi is looking to get to half guard.
Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares prevents Atomi from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares with the ground and pound from mount.
Palhares working the ground and pound effectively.
Palhares avoids the attempt from Atomi to control.
BOOM! Palhares connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Atomi is looking to get to half guard.
Palhares with the ground and pound from mount.
Palhares prevents Atomi from getting the reversal.
Atomi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Palhares there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Atomi wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Palhares trying to control the action but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palhares is working away from the top position though.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atomi's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares stalling.
Atomi tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Atomi avoids it.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palhares slips under a jab from Atomi.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palhares.
Atomi lands with an overhand left.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palhares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atomi.
It looks like Tomi Atomi has been cut.
Palhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atomi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomi cracks Palhares with an open hand slap.
Atomi jabs Palhares right on the nose. Palhares blinks but takes it well.
Palhares misses with a two punch combination.
Atomi checks a low kick from Palhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares shoots for a takedown but Atomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atomi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Palhares to the ground. Atomi is now in Palhares's guard.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atomi is looking to pass into half guard but Palhares pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Palhares is in guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
Atomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.
Atomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Atomi looking for subs off his back but Palhares has passed one foot through into half guard.
Palhares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atomi.
Atomi keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Atomi looking for a guillotine here but Palhares defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomi keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Atomi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi throws an elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atomi's guard. Nice move by Palhares!
Palhares wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atomi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palhares manages to get himself to full guard.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Atomi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares landing punches.
Atomi wants to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
Atomi is looking to get to half guard.
Atomi is squirming around, avoiding Palhares's attempts to control the action.
Atomi is working to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pluto Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Palhares throws a push kick but Atomi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Palhares.
Palhares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atomi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Atomi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palhares.
A cross from Atomi lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a kick to the body.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Atomi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Atomi is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Palhares working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Palhares trying to control the position but Atomi is working away.
Atomi is trying to improve his position.
Atomi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palhares off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to break free.
Atomi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Atomi thows a strike but Palhares uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Palhares as he ends up in Atomi 's guard!
Palhares slips nicely into half guard.
Atomi tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Palhares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palhares is thwarting Atomi's attempts to control the position.
Atomi is looking to improve his position.
Atomi is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palhares pulls his head out easily.
Palhares trying to control the action but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Atomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atomi trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palhares working Atomi over with strikes.
Palhares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Palhares is trying to control. Atomi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palhares is looking to stall here but Atomi recovers full guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atomi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Palhares passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palhares decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palhares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Atomi wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but Atomi defending well.
Atomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palhares is nestled in close to Atomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Palhares.
Atomi has a hand on Palhares's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Palhares takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Palhares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Palhares lands a big elbow.
Atomi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palhares raining down shots from the mount!
Atomi tries to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares wants to control the pace but Atomi is squirming around nicely.
Atomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palhares unloading with bombs!
Atomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares punishing his opponent with strikes.
Palhares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atomi is looking to escape.
BOOM! Palhares connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Atomi is squirming around, avoiding Palhares's attempts to control the action.
Atomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atomi is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to finish Atomi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Atomi!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares trying to control but Atomi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi'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. This is the final round!
Palhares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atomi's head backwards.
Palhares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atomi.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Palhares.
Palhares checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Atomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares moves out of range of the leg kick from Atomi.
Atomi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atomi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Atomi misses with a jab to the body
and Palhares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atomi's guard.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atomi looking to control.
Palhares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palhares connects with a couple of short punches.
Palhares trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palhares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atomi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palhares uses it to pass to side control.
Palhares moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Palhares has control of an arm but Atomi manages to advance to Palhares's back!
Tomi Atomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares wants to control his opponent's hands but Atomi gets his hands free.
Atomi lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Palhares hold on?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control the position but Atomi manages to sink in the hooks.
Palhares breaks Atomi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
Atomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Atomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atomi wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Atomi has wrist control.
Atomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.
Palhares trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Palhares has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pluto Palhares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palhares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pluto Palhares!
An out of breath Pluto Palhares 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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