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Dominance 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nicotina Groove by SUBSONICA. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Romano!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn moves into the clinch.
Kenmoghn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenmoghn prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano keeps control of Kenmoghn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Kenmoghn tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenmoghn stalling in the clinch but Romano improves position.
Romano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenmoghn tries to stall but Romano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano misses with a knee strike.
Kenmoghn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kenmoghn wants to stall.
Romano lands an elbow that stopped Kenmoghn in his tracks for a moment.
Romano told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenmoghn is working for takedown but Romano is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romano landing knees to the body.
Kenmoghn is breathing heavily.
Kenmoghn tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romano lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano with a knee to the head.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
A short left from Romano.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position but instead, Romano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenmoghn into the cage.
Kenmoghn is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Romano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Romano.
Kenmoghn 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.
Romano presses Kenmoghn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Romano.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano with a knee to the head.
Romano trying to land knees to the body.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenmoghn avoiding damage as Romano throws knees to the body.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Niacisse Kenmoghn has been cut.
Kenmoghn is trying to drag Romano to the mat but Romano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romano lands a body punch.
Romano lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romano lands a good knee to the midsection. Kenmoghn won't want to take too many of those.
Romano lands a knee to the body.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenmoghn or not.
A hook to the body from Romano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Kenmoghn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Romano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romano crunches a lovely knee into Kenmoghn's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Romano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romano.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenmoghn misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romano landing knees to the head.
Romano lands an elbow just above Kenmoghn 's eye.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Romano lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Romano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenmoghn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kenmoghn moves forwards but Romano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romano jabs at Kenmoghn's body.
Kenmoghn throws a shot from downtown. Romano moves away and avoids it.
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenmoghn's sensitive parts.
Romano connects with a body shot.
Romano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Romano there.
Romano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenmoghn walks into a left hand.
Kenmoghn is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenmoghn avoids the body shot from Romano.
Oh Kenmoghn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenmoghn seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenmoghn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenmoghn rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Kenmoghn's head back.
Kenmoghn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenmoghn looks to land a right hand but Romano moved out of range.
Kenmoghn takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenmoghn misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano drops Kenmoghn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kenmoghn looks back up at him and smiles so Romano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Romano flashes Kenmoghn a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kenmoghn's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kenmoghn crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Romano punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Romano!
Samuel Romano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Merk Roop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Alexander Zelaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Alexander Zelaya will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merk Roop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Alexander Zelaya!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roop closes the distance and clinches up with Zelaya, looking for a takedown. Roop pushes Zelaya against the cage but Zelaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zelaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zelaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zelaya under the eye.
Roop shoots in and drives through. Zelaya sprawls well.
Roop moves out of range of the leg kick from Zelaya.
Zelaya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zelaya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zelaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zelaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roop wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelaya wants to pass the guard but Roop is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roop pulls Zelaya in close to prevent any damage.
Zelaya postures up in Roop's guard and throws a big left but Roop blocks it.
Roop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zelaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zelaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zelaya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roop is looking for a triangle but Zelaya pushes his legs off easily.
Roop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zelaya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roop is working away from the top position though.
Roop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zelaya is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roop lands a big elbow.
Roop lands a big elbow.
Roop with the ground and pound from mount.
Roop cracks Zelaya with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merk Roop!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Billong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Billong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatzikomninos fails with a takedown attempt.
Chatzikomninos throws a right and a left that Billong avoids nicely.
Chatzikomninos lands a jab to the head.
Chatzikomninos dodges the punch combination from Billong.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination. Billong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Edwin Billong has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chatzikomninos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billong throws a series of punches but Chatzikomninos avoids them all with ease.
Nice combo by Billong! Oh, that's hurt him - Chatzikomninos falls to the canvas and Billong follows him into side control.
It looks like Alexei Chatzikomninos has been cut.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Billong working away.
Chatzikomninos is not content to let Billong control the position.
Billong is working Chatzikomninos over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control Billong's posture but Billong avoids it.
Chatzikomninos is looking for a sweep.
Chatzikomninos dodges the ground and pound from Billong.
Chatzikomninos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Billong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Billong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chatzikomninos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Billong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chatzikomninos tries to buck Billong off but Billong is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos prevents Billong from moving into mount.
Chatzikomninos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Billong is controlling him well.
Billong is looking to take a break and control but Chatzikomninos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos tries to buck Billong off but Billong is having none of it.
Billong trying to control the action but Chatzikomninos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chatzikomninos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billong is trying to control the action in half guard but Chatzikomninos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chatzikomninos won't allow Billong to pass to mount.
Chatzikomninos is positioning himself well to prevent Billong advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Billong stops Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos is not content to let Billong control the position.
Billong thows a huge punch but Chatzikomninos dodges it nicely.
Billong is nestled in close to Chatzikomninos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chatzikomninos wants to improve his position but Billong is controlling well.
Chatzikomninos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billong prevents Chatzikomninos from improving his position.
Billong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Billong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chatzikomninos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos keeping moving, preventing Billong from controlling successfully.
Chatzikomninos has his hands on Billong's head, controlling the position.
Chatzikomninos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chatzikomninos is proving hard to escape from.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet but Billong passes into half guard.
Billong passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos tries to buck Billong off but Billong is having none of it.
Billong trying to control the action but Chatzikomninos is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatzikomninos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Billong is controlling him well.
Billong tries to stand but Chatzikomninos is controlling his head.
Chatzikomninos stops Billong from passing to mount.
Chatzikomninos struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chatzikomninos is avoiding damage well.
Chatzikomninos looking for a sweep but Billong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Billong throws some wild stikes that Chatzikomninos manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Billong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Billong fails to land with a series of punches.
Chatzikomninos dodges the punch combination from Billong.
Chatzikomninos misses with a low kick.
Billong fails to land with a series of punches.
Chatzikomninos lands with a right hand.
Billong lands a lovely overhand right.
Chatzikomninos lands a lovely overhand right.
Chatzikomninos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwin Billong is winning the standup battle so far.
Chatzikomninos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 punch combination from Billong misses.
Billong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chatzikomninos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billong throws a jab but it's blocked by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Chatzikomninos crashes against the mat.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the action but Billong is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike aimed at the side of Billong's head but Billong avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the action but Billong is working from the bottom.
Edwin Billong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chatzikomninos working the strikes but Billong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chatzikomninos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Billong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chatzikomninos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Billong's head.
Billong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billong is staying active underneath Chatzikomninos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Billong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Chatzikomninos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chatzikomninos winds up and cracks Billong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chatzikomninos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Chatzikomninos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Billong pushes Chatzikomninos off looking to stand but Chatzikomninos dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chatzikomninos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Billong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chatzikomninos misses with a head shot. Billong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chatzikomninos looking to sit in guard and control but Billong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Billong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Billong won't allow Chatzikomninos to sweep him here.
Billong prevents Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billong is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billong stands and throws Chatzikomninos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chatzikomninos is trying to improve his position.
Chatzikomninos wants to control but Billong postures up.
Billong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chatzikomninos is avoiding damage well.
Chatzikomninos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Chatzikomninos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chatzikomninos tries to buck Billong off but Billong is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chatzikomninos keeps working.
Chatzikomninos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billong.
Billong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Billong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Billong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwin Billong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billong misses with a straight right.
Billong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Billong throws a nice looking combination but Chatzikomninos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chatzikomninos throws a looping overhand right but Billong ducks down to avoid it.
Billong misses with a series of wild punches.
Chatzikomninos lands an overhand right.
Billong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chatzikomninos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chatzikomninos lands a left and a right that send Billong crashing to the mat, dazed. Chatzikomninos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billong misses with a two punch combination.
Billong looks for the body kick but Chatzikomninos saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Chatzikomninos.
Billong is rocked!
Chatzikomninos catches Billong with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Billong forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
A relieved looking Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
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208 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Summers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Summers motions for Murray to come forward. Summers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Good exchange - Murray coming out on top.
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Summers circles away.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Summers wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Summers.
Summers scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Summers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers blocks the body kick.
Summers circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Murray drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Summers follows Murray to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Summers!
After winning the bout, Nathan Summers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lee Murray had this to say: 'He is good, respect.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Ljosha Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travoltavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin's entrance music is INTERNATIONALE. A fine choice. Travoltavich has chosen Power in the Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksei Ljosha Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Travoltavich!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Putin misses.
Putin is looking to score with low kicks.
Travoltavich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Putin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Travoltavich's knee but Travoltavich avoids it well.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Travoltavich checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Putin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Putin.
Putin 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.
Travoltavich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travoltavich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Travoltavich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Putin on the side of the head.
Putin 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!
Putin motions for Travoltavich to come forward. Putin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Travoltavich throws a leg kick
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch.
Travoltavich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Travoltavich tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Travoltavich misses with an elbow strike.
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Travoltavich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Travoltavich.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Travoltavich.
Putin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Travoltavich. That one must have hurt.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin tries to bum rush Travoltavich with a series of wild strikes but Travoltavich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travoltavich throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travoltavich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travoltavich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Travoltavich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Putin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Travoltavich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Travoltavich moves out of range as Putin strikes.
Putin takes a swing at Travoltavich's ribcage but misses.
Travoltavich lands with a nice body punch.
Travoltavich dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Travoltavich lands a big right hand that sends Putin crashing to the mat! Travoltavich stays standing though and waves Putin back to his feet!
Putin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich feints and then cracks Putin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putin down.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Travoltavich moves in close and cracks Putin with a massive right hand! Putin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Travoltavich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Travoltavich!
John Travoltavich thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin spoke after the fight, saying 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjoe Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justice comes to the cage accompanied by Blackalicious / Sky Is Falling . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yrjoe Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu throws the kick towards the body but Justice avoids it.
Justice motions for Velmu to come forward. Justice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velmu misses with a leg kick
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
Justice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velmu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Justice trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Velmu is retaining full guard.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Velmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Justice.
Justice looking to score a takedown here. Velmu is defending well but Justice drives through and ends up in Velmu's guard.
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justice is one step ahead there.
Velmu being controlled here, momentarily.
Velmu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Velmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice stays in close to Velmu's body and controls the position.
Johnny Justice has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Velmu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Justice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yrjoe Velmu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice checks the leg kick.
Justice throws a hook but Velmu avoids it easily.
Justice throws the left hand but Velmu avoids the punch easily.
Velmu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justice checks a low kick from Velmu.
Velmu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu rushes Justice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Justice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Justice lands a right hand.
It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Justice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velmu is out of range.
Velmu tries to clinch there but Justice circles away.
Justice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velmu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velmu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Justice.
Velmu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velmu slips a straight right by Justice.
Velmu is looking to clinch but Justice is avoiding it.
Justice lands a body shot.
Velmu moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
Justice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Justice throws a wild body kick that Velmu sees coming a mile off.
Velmu is looking to clinch.
Justice throws a leg kick but Velmu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velmu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velmu on the side of the head.
Good work by Justice as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Justice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velmu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Justice.
Velmu darts in and clinches Justice up against the cage.
Velmu wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Justice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Justice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Justice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Velmu misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velmu.
Justice looks to land a body kick but Velmu moved away.
Justice throws the kick towards the body but Velmu avoids it.
Velmu throws a lazy right hand but Justice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velmu throws out a leg kick but Justice moves out of range and Velmu only half commits.
Velmu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velmu throws a lazy right hand but Justice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Velmu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
Velmu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velmu wants to clinch up but Justice keeps it at a distance.
Velmu wants to land a leg kick but Justice is out of range.
Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Justice blocks the leg kick.
Justice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velmu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Justice does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yrjoe Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice ducks right into an uppercut from Velmu.
Velmu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Justice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice throws a leg kick but Velmu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Justice slips a straight right by Velmu.
Justice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velmu's head.
Velmu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justice is out of range.
Justice tries to work over Velmu's front leg with a kick but Velmu checks it.
Velmu lands the left hand.
Justice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Justice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velmu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Velmu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velmu tries to clinch there but Justice circles away.
Velmu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velmu at a distance.
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice feints and then cracks Velmu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velmu down.
Justice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Justice finds it's way through Velmu's defenses.
Justice checks a leg kick.
Velmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velmu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velmu cracks Justice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throws a leg kick but Justice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velmu looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Velmu throws a low kick but Justice moves out of range easily.
Velmu throws a low kick, looking for Justice's leg but Justice calmly moves out of range.
Velmu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Justice lands the left hand.
Velmu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Justice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justice swats away the attempt to clinch by Velmu.
Justice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yrjoe Velmu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Justice.
Velmu works over Justice's head and body with a nice combination.
Velmu walks into a stiff left hand from Justice.
Justice takes one to the chin there.
Justice tried to score with a low kick but Velmu checks it.
Velmu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velmu misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Justice.
Justice checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looks like Justice has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Justice moves out of range as Velmu strikes.
Velmu tries to score with a low kick but Justice moves his leg out of the way.
Velmu is looking to chop away at Justice's legs.
Justice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velmu is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu throws a solid leg kick but Justice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velmu.
Justice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velmu defends well and Justice ends up having to push Velmu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Justice's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velmu blocks an uppercut.
Justice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Justice has Velmu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Justice pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Velmu tumbling to the mat - Justice dives into Velmu's guard.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Velmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velmu keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Justice is looking to improve his position.
Velmu is thwarting Justice's attempts to control the position.
Velmu prevents Justice from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Justice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Justice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justice looking for a guillotine here but Velmu defends easily.
Justice wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice controls Velmu momentarily but Velmu frees himself.
Velmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Yrjoe Velmu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
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 Johnny Justice.
I think Justice 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Justice!
Our winner, Johnny Justice, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bonobo - The Sicilians. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Sterrey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sterrey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pistone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pistone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pistone misses with a hook.
Sterrey throws a right hand that misses
so Pistone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sterrey is controlling Pistone's posture.
Sterrey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pistone's guard.
Pistone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pistone wants to sweep but no luck.
Pistone controlling the position.
Pistone looking for a sweep. Not yet Pistone, not yet.
Sterrey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterrey preventing the sweep.
Pistone is trying to keep Sterrey in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistone is really struggling to control Sterrey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey throws a big right hand that misses.
Sterrey trying to control but Pistone is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sterrey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pistone but Pistone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sterrey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pistone as he avoids it easily.
Pistone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter's hideout in the buildup to the fight.
Pistone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pistone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sterrey thows a body shot but no joy.
Sterrey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey misses with a wild body shot.
Pistone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pistone throws a good cross that connects.
Sterrey misses with a takedown attempt
and Pistone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pistone.
Joe Pistone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Sterrey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone forces his way into half guard.
Sterrey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterrey is controlling Pistone's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pistone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sterrey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sterrey tries to lock up and control but Pistone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone has control of Sterrey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sterrey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pistone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pistone takes Sterrey's back.
Pistone working for the choke.
Pistone not allowing Sterrey to control his hands.
Pistone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sterrey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pistone is hanging on to Sterrey's back as he tries to escape.
Sterrey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pistone's guard. Nice work there by Sterrey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterrey distracts Pistone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sterrey preventing the sweep.
Sterrey connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sterrey preventing the sweep.
Sterrey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterrey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterrey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterrey looking to sit in guard and control but Pistone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pistone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pistone misses with a leg kick.
Pistone clinches.
Sterrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sterrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sterrey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pistone obliges.
Sterrey tries to pull guard but Pistone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pistone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sterrey wants to get back to striking at distance but Pistone won't allow it.
Pistone is working Sterrey over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterrey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pistone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pistone wants to control but Sterrey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone is looking for a sweep. Sterrey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterrey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pistone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pistone is working hard here to advance position.
Sterrey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pistone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pistone is trying to get back to full guard.
Pistone wants to control but Sterrey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pistone looking for submissions off his back.
Sterrey with the ground and pound but Pistone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterrey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pistone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sterrey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sterrey postures up in Pistone's guard and throws a big left but Pistone blocks it.
Sterrey stopping the sweep attempt from Pistone.
Pistone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pistone is keeping the position for now.
Pistone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sterrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pistone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterrey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pistone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sterrey throws a big right hand that misses.
Pistone has his foot on Sterrey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sterrey works his way back into a safe position though.
Pistone trying to control the position.
Sterrey stopping the sweep attempt from Pistone.
Sterrey passes Pistone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey working Pistone over with strikes.
Sterrey prevents Pistone from improving his position.
Pistone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pistone.
Pistone keeping moving, preventing Sterrey from controlling successfully.
Pistone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sterrey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterrey is looking to work some ground and pound but Pistone has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterrey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pistone looking to control.
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 Joe Pistone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sterrey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pistone doesn't seem bothered though.
Pistone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sterrey moves away.
Pistone looks to land a body kick but Sterrey moved away.
Sterrey misses with a right hand
and Pistone counters with a shoot takedown. Sterrey fights it but they end up in guard.
Sterrey pulls Pistone in close to prevent any damage.
Pistone tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterrey is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterrey is still trying to improve position.
Pistone advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterrey is looking to improve his position.
Sterrey keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone seems to be looking for submissions.
Pistone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sterrey!
Pistone goes for an armbar but Sterrey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sterrey.
Sterrey wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
Sterrey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterrey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pistone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sterrey manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone won't allow Sterrey to sweep him here.
Pistone pushes down on Sterrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sterrey gets full guard.
Pistone passes Sterrey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sterrey is looking to improve his 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!
Sterrey has his hands clasped together around Pistone's back. He's all about the action.
Sterrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sterrey is trying to get back to full guard.
Pistone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sterrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pistone.
Joe Pistone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterrey has his hands clasped together around Pistone's back. He's all about the action.
Pistone is thwarting Sterrey's attempts to control the position.
Sterrey is not content to let Pistone control the position.
Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
Sterrey tries to roll over but Pistone keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sterrey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sterrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pistone stays in close to Sterrey's body and controls the position.
Pistone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sterrey is on top in guard.
Dominic Sterrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sterrey wants to pass the guard but Pistone is keeping the position.
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 Joe Pistone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pistone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Pistone!
A very excited looking Joe Pistone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Ur Jarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
173 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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27
174 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Ur Jarni!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ur Jarni misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ur Jarni throws out a loose jab but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a swing at Ur Jarni's ribcage but misses.
Ur Jarni thumps Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ur Jarni is out of range and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz settles back down.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
Ur Jarni looks to land a left hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moved out of range nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to work over Ur Jarni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ur Jarni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backwards.
Ur Jarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been informed that Ur Jarni has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ur Jarni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ur Jarni or not.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Arni Ur Jarni has been cut.
A hook to the body from Ur Jarni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ur Jarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ur Jarni.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ur Jarni blocks it with crossed arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot to the head.
Ur Jarni managing to block the knees to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A left hand lands to the body for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Still in the clinch, Ur Jarni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ur Jarni tries a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks it.
Ur Jarni scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ur Jarni's face.
Ur Jarni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ur Jarni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ur Jarni avoiding damage as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents a body shot from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ur Jarni avoids the damage to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ur Jarni pushes Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
Ur Jarni tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ur Jarni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ur Jarni takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't find room to land a body shot as Ur Jarni controls the action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a body shot from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni lands with a right to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but Ur Jarni blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A nice left hand lands by Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni misses with the head strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch to the body.
Ur Jarni scores with a hook to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a couple of punches blocked by Ur Jarni.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working aggressively here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ur Jarni.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is breathing heavily.
Ur Jarni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ur Jarni managing to block the knees to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ur Jarni managing to block the knees to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Ur Jarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ur Jarni scores with a shot to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head.
Ur Jarni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ur Jarni - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ur Jarni fails to land.
Ur Jarni managing to block the knees to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A nice left hand lands by Ur Jarni.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz missing with knees to the body.
Ur Jarni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ur Jarni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a light punch inside.
Ur Jarni cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice body shot.
Ur Jarni takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but Ur Jarni blocks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to keep Ur Jarni in close.
Ur Jarni throws a big elbow that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Ur Jarni from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep here but Ur Jarni controlling him for the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Ur Jarni from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arni Ur Jarni will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ur Jarni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ur Jarni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ur Jarni scrambles back to his feet.
Ur Jarni avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Ur Jarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body kick.
Ur Jarni doesn't manage to clinch there - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away.
Ur Jarni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ur Jarni 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick but Ur Jarni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ur Jarni lands a right hook to the body.
Ur Jarni scores with a body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big shot that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ur Jarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ur Jarni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ur Jarni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ur Jarni lands a shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ur Jarni blocks it with crossed arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ur Jarni lands with a light punch inside.
Ur Jarni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ur Jarni pushes Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Ur Jarni blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ur Jarni has a couple of punches blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ur Jarni working aggressively here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ur Jarni avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ur Jarni throws a head punch that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ur Jarni lands with a short shot to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Ur Jarni blocks with his arms.
Ur Jarni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ur Jarni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents a body shot from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni tries a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks it.
Arni Ur Jarni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ur Jarni is defending well for now.
Ur Jarni lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ur Jarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ur Jarni lands a body shot.
Ur Jarni lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ur Jarni scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ur Jarni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ur Jarni blocking some punches.
Ur Jarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni lands a shoulder strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ur Jarni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ur Jarni blocks a body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Ur Jarni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Oh Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ur Jarni has a couple of punches blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Ur Jarni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ur Jarni misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocking some punches.
Ur Jarni misses with a punch on the inside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tightens his grip and picks Ur Jarni up, before dumping him to the ground. Ur Jarni manages to land in guard.
Ur Jarni scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ur Jarni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ur Jarni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ur Jarni scores with a big shot! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Washengtoneo Bandairrezz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arni Ur Jarni!
Arni Ur Jarni is the new welterweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sepultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strunz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sepultura - Roots Boody Roots. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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263 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronko Strunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Sepultra!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Strunz misses with a body shot.
Strunz throws a chopping leg kick but Sepultra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sepultra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strunz throws the left hand but Sepultra avoids the punch easily.
Strunz misses with a body shot.
Sepultra lands a head kick. Strunz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bronko Strunz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz tests Sepultra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strunz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sepultra ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz 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.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses.
Sepultra blocks a head kick by Strunz.
Strunz throws a leg kick that misses.
Damien Sepultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz swings for the body but Sepultra moves out of range.
Strunz misses with a low kick.
Strunz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepultra scores with a shot to the body.
Sepultra connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Sepultra.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sepultra has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sepultra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sepultra throws a push kick but Strunz slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by Sepultra. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepultra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sepultra scores with a shot to the side of Strunz's head.
Sepultra looking to slow down the pace here.
Sepultra misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepultra tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sepultra leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Sepultra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strunz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz manages to break the clinch.
Sepultra misses with a body kick.
Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sepultra.
Strunz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sepultra tests Strunz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronko Strunz's cut is getting worse.
A jab lands there for Sepultra.
Sepultra misses with a wild body shot.
Sepultra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sepultra misses with a low kick.
Strunz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepultra momentarily.
Sepultra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Strunz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strunz.
Sepultra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sepultra just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz lands a glancing blow to the side of Sepultra's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepultra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepultra lands with a cross.
Sepultra moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Strunz.
Sepultra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sepultra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronko Strunz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sepultra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strunz checks a low kick from Sepultra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Sepultra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Sepultra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sepultra lands a nice shot to the body.
Strunz walks into a stiff left hand from Sepultra.
Sepultra connects with a jab.
Strunz throws a right hand that misses
so Sepultra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strunz is rocked!
Sepultra with a nice head shot there.
Oh Strunz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz 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.
Sepultra is in close to Strunz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sepultra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sepultra passes Strunz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sepultra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sepultra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sepultra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strunz sees it coming and defends easily.
Strunz seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strunz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sepultra tries to pass to full mount but Strunz defends it.
Sepultra prevents Strunz from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strunz is pressing down on Sepultra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sepultra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Sepultra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bronko Strunz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sepultra misses with a looping right.
Strunz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strunz tries to land a leg kick but Sepultra saw it coming and moves away.
Strunz walks into a jab.
Strunz throws a head kick but Sepultra moves out of range.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Sepultra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sepultra throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepultra. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepultra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sepultra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strunz throws a low kick but Sepultra moves out of range easily.
Sepultra lands a big uppercut and Strunz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strunz looks OK. Sepultra waves Strunz back to his feet!
Jeez, Bronko Strunz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepultra misses with a low kick.
Strunz blocks the body kick.
Sepultra jabs Strunz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sepultra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepultra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bronko Strunz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Sepultra!
Our winner, Damien Sepultra, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppala has chosen Children of Bodom - Smile pretty for the devil as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scottie Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Seppala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but Seppala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seppala misses with a hook.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seppala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seppala misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Seppala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power throws out a loose jab but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power is looking to chop away at Seppala's legs.
Seppala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seppala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power scores with a kick to the body.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Seppala is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seppala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
Seppala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
Seppala 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.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power lands with a kick to the ribs.
Seppala throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Seppala throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power defending well as Seppala loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.
Seppala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seppala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seppala will feel that in the morning.
Power misses with a low kick as Seppala jumps back.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seppala's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Power.
Seppala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power wants to slow Seppala down by chopping away at his legs.
Seppala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Seppala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Seppala avoids a kick to the body.
Seppala slips a straight right by Power.
Seppala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seppala moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power throws a leg kick
and Seppala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
Power defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seppala off and has taken his back!
Power scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Seppala is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Seppala preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Power.
Seppala looking very determined here, making life difficult for Power.
Seppala rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Seppala wants to sweep but Power has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Power connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Seppala is avoiding damage well.
Power throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Power working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seppala is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seppala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Seppala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Scottie Power will probably get the nod.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Seppala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power misses with a leg kick
and Seppala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Power is refusing to be controlled, as Seppala sits in half guard.
Seppala drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Seppala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seppala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seppala thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Power wants to control but Seppala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!
Power is not content to let Seppala control the position.
Power controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seppala.
Seppala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Seppala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Power with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seppala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seppala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Power's head.
Seppala is looking to pass Power's guard but actually Power recovers to full guard.
Seppala throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Seppala is proving a slippery customer.
Seppala landing some decent shots from guard.
Seppala looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seppala is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seppala tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
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.
Seppala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seppala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power is pulling down on Seppala's head. It's preventing any offense from Seppala, at least for the moment.
Seppala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seppala preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Seppala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Seppala stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot by Power.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
Power thumps Seppala with a low kick.
Power throws a wild body kick that Seppala sees coming a mile off.
Seppala throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Seppala misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seppala shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Seppala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Seppala takes one on the button.
Scottie Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power throws a leg kick but Seppala moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Seppala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seppala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seppala throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Seppala blocks the low kick.
Seppala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Power ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power feints and then cracks Seppala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seppala down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
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!
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.
Seppala lands with a nice body punch.
Power throws a body punch but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seppala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
A clash of legs there as Seppala blocks the low kick.
Seppala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala blocks the body kick.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Power moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Power tenderised Seppala's leg. Seppala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scottie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seppala throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Seppala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power lands with a kick to the ribs.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seppala loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Power misses with a body kick.
Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Seppala misses with a wild body shot.
Power is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power throws a leg kick but Seppala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seppala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power throws a low kick but Seppala moves out of range easily.
Power lands a front kick.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seppala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Seppala has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power.
Power misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Seppala's front leg but catches the back leg as Seppala tries to avoid it.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Seppala avoids it.
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Seppala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seppala moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Power
and Seppala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
Seppala working the ground and pound but Power is defending the strikes.
Power managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seppala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power stops Seppala from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Seppala misses with the ground and pound.
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power dodges the ground and pound from Seppala.
Henkka Seppala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power is not content to let Seppala control the position.
Power is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seppala's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henkka Seppala.
I think Seppala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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