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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey thows a leg kick but Matsumoto checks it
letting Matsumoto counter with a right hand.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Dempsey.
That kick from Dempsey tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey misses with a lunging right hand
and Dempsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dempsey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsumoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto trying to control but Dempsey is working from the bottom.
Dempsey is looking to stand up but Matsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Dempsey is retaining full guard.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Dempsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey 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.
Dempsey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsumoto.
Dempsey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Dempsey digs a good hook to Matsumoto's body.
Matsumoto scores with a push kick.
Matsumoto feints and then cracks Dempsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dempsey down.
Matsumoto digs a good hook to Dempsey's body.
Dempsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsumoto at a distance.
Matsumoto lands a leg kick that knocks Dempsey off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsumoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Matsumoto does it's job there.
Matsumoto tries to keep at a distance but Dempsey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dempsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dempsey lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsumoto controls his hands.
Matsumoto misses with some punches.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsumoto controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsumoto as Dempsey tries to tie him up.
Dempsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsumoto is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
Matsumoto tries a body shot but Dempsey blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsumoto.
Dempsey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kiyoshi Matsumoto has been cut.
Matsumoto blocks a body shot from Dempsey.
Matsumoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dempsey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dempsey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matsumoto up against the cage.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Matsumoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Dempsey as the two fighters clinch.
Dempsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Dempsey tries to work over Matsumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsumoto looking to throw knees to the head but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Dempsey misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dempsey.
Matsumoto tries a body shot but Dempsey blocks it.
Dempsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsumoto is defending well for now.
Dempsey misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsumoto.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsumoto presses Dempsey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dempsey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiyoshi Matsumoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matsumoto jabs at Dempsey's body.
Dempsey thumps Matsumoto with a low kick.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dempsey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsumoto counters with a body kick.
Matsumoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Matsumoto avoids nicely.
Matsumoto moves away from the strike by Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a leg kick
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dempsey tries to land a body kick
and Matsumoto counters with a two punch combo.
Dempsey is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsumoto counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Dempsey out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Kiyoshi Matsumoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sawyer Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sawyer Hume!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hume checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Hume's head.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hume can pounce on him.
That kick from Hume tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hume tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hume pinned against the cage. Hume gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sawyer Hume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hume tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Hume scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hume.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Hume manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Hume.
Hume tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume scores with a kick to the midsection.
Da Silva looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Da Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hume - the referee stops the clock and Da Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hume. Da Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hume clinches.
Hume lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hume has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva is trying to drag Hume to the mat but Hume just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sawyer Hume has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Da Silva.
Hume scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Hume working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Santiago Da Silva's cut even more.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hume softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hume tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hume.
Hume stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hume lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hume tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Hume.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva.
Hume tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva avoids it.
Hume goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hume blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Hume controls the action.
A short left from Hume.
Hume stalling against the cage.
Hume lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Hume is blocking nicely.
Da Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hume seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Da Silva can turn it around.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Hume avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Da Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hume blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Hume.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Hume doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hume blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hume lands with a short shot to the head.
Hume lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hume wants to stall.
Hume tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hume blocks an uppercut.
Hume lands a left hand.
Hume lands with a short shot to the head.
Hume misses with an elbow over the top.
Hume misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hume blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hume taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Hume.
The cut above Santiago Da Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hume looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hume.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hume struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Hume misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hume scores with a hook to the body.
Hume lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hume lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Hume throws a big uppercut that drops Da Silva! More strikes from Hume and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Da Silva lies dazed against the cage as Hume celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sawyer Hume!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christer Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettersson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Korn - Did My Time . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Pettersson lands a head kick!
Jacobs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy in the buildup to the fight.
Jacobs scores with a nice strike.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Pettersson avoids it well.
Pettersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacobs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pettersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pettersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettersson. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Pettersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Pettersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettersson's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pettersson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyson Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettersson checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Pettersson moves out of range.
Pettersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Pettersson lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Pettersson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobs rather than just go for the knockout.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettersson.
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pettersson lands with a good body shot.
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for Pettersson's leg but Pettersson calmly moves out of range.
Jacobs dives in and scores a takedown into Pettersson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacobs postures up in Pettersson's guard and throws a big left but Pettersson blocks it.
Jacobs stops Pettersson from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs looking to sit in guard and control but Pettersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pettersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pettersson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacobs has his foot on Pettersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pettersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Pettersson defends easily.
Jacobs working for submissions but it's allowed Pettersson to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pettersson pulls his head out easily.
Pettersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jacobs controls his leg.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacobs.
Jacobs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pettersson is defending well. Jacobs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pettersson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jacobs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Jacobs!
After the big win, Tyson Jacobs made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Big Kabosh and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Luvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luvi has chosen Metallica- Creeping Death as his entrance music. Paul Luvi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Luvi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luvi misses with a low kick.
Luvi misses with a shot to the body
and Potkukelkka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luvi's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Potkukelkka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luvi's head.
Potkukelkka cracks Luvi with a solid left hand.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Luvi keeps moving.
Luvi controls Potkukelkka momentarily but Potkukelkka frees himself.
Luvi pulls Potkukelkka in close to prevent any damage.
Potkukelkka throwing strikes from guard but Luvi blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luvi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Luvi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A good leg kick by Luvi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka tries to clinch but Luvi moves out of range.
Potkukelkka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Potkukelkka is trying to control. Luvi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potkukelkka is thwarting Luvi's attempts to control the position.
Luvi is controlling Potkukelkka's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Potkukelkka prevents Luvi from improving his position.
Potkukelkka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Potkukelkka lands a nice short elbow.
Luvi trying to control but Potkukelkka postures up.
Potkukelkka is trying to control. Luvi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potkukelkka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Luvi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Potkukelkka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luvi. Luvi obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luvi throws a hook but Potkukelkka blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Luvi blocks the leg kick.
Potkukelkka thumps Luvi with a low kick.
Luvi tries to clinch but Potkukelkka moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luvi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luvi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potkukelkka. That's going to slow Luvi down.
Potkukelkka thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka misses with a series of wild punches.
Luvi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luvi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potkukelkka blocking some punches.
Potkukelkka jumps into guard, dragging Luvi to the mat.
Potkukelkka keeping full guard, as Luvi tries to pass.
Potkukelkka keeping moving, preventing Luvi from controlling successfully.
Luvi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Potkukelkka is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Luvi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Luvi throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luvi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potkukelkka throws a sloppy head kick and Luvi moves out of range easily.
Luvi slips under a jab.
Luvi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvi keeps the fight on the outside.
Potkukelkka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luvi's guard.
Potkukelkka lands a couple of digs.
Luvi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potkukelkka won't allow Luvi to sweep him here.
Potkukelkka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potkukelkka scoring with some ground and pound.
Luvi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luvi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luvi can't keep his opponent in guard - Potkukelkka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Potkukelkka feints and then cracks Luvi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luvi down.
Luvi throws a right and a left that Potkukelkka avoids nicely.
Donk. Potkukelkka catches Luvi right on the button with a cross.
Luvi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potkukelkka. Potkukelkka obviously looking to wear him down.
Potkukelkka looks to score with a jab to the body but Luvi is just out of range.
Potkukelkka thumps Luvi with a low kick.
Luvi misses with a body shot.
Potkukelkka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luvi is in trouble now - Potkukelkka has advanced to mount!
Potkukelkka lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Potkukelkka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Luvi is bucking up trying to escape but Potkukelkka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Potkukelkka lands a heavy elbow.
Potkukelkka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Potkukelkka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Luvi is rocked!
Potkukelkka lands a big shot there that rocks Luvi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Luvi is still in real trouble! Can Potkukelkka finish him?
Potkukelkka lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Luvi! Potkukelkka sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Luvi and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Potkukelkka!
An out of breath James Potkukelkka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes into the arena with Don't Shoot Shotgun blaring out of the sound system. 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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28
164 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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26
168 lbs
10 - 2 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn slips a straight right by Chabala.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn tries to work over Chabala's front leg with a kick but Chabala checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Chabala.
Chabala wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn throws a sloppy body shot
and Chabala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gunn is not content to let Chabala control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabala looks to land a strike but Gunn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chabala is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chabala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chabala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chabala wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chabala.
Chabala throwing strikes from guard but Gunn blocks nicely.
Gunn seems keen to control Chabala's posture.
Chabala won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Chabala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabala has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Chabala from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala preventing the sweep.
Chabala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunn is adopting a defensive guard.
Chabala won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Chabala was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chabala moves out of range of the strikes.
Chabala throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chabala.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chabala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chabala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn throws a push kick but Chabala slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chabala.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chabala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Chabala is very close to passing his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chabala trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala throws a big right hand that misses.
Chabala won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabala is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chabala.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chabala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chabala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Chabala lands.
Chabala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Chabala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Chabala seems unphased.
Gunn throws the kick towards the body but Chabala avoids it.
Chabala connects with a solid leg kick.
Chabala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Chabala tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chabala swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Chabala misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Chabala.
Chabala lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chabala misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chabala.
Gunn is looking to control Chabala's arms but Chabala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunn has his back to the cage.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Chabala is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chabala misses with some punches.
Chabala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chabala misses with the head strike.
Chabala swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chabala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chabala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chabala throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
so Chabala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Chabala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chabala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gunn being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chabala preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matt Chabala has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chabala sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chabala misses with a double jab.
Gunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matt Chabala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chabala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chabalas head.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath Chabala's ribcage. Chabala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Gunn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chabala lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Chabala wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chabala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Chabala.
Gunn lands a left hand.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chabala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath Chabala's ribcage. Chabala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunn is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn is leaning against Chabala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chabala lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Chabala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Gunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chabala backwards.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
Chabala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Chabala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Tommie Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Chabala ducks down to avoid it.
Chabala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Chabala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunn.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Chabala as he connects with a hook.
Chabala slips under a jab from Gunn.
Chabala tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Chabala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
Chabala takes one to the side of the head.
Gunn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chabala is out of range.
Chabala staying out of range there.
Gunn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chabala will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabala. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chabala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gunn with a hook.
Gunn lands with a shot to the body.
Chabala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick by Chabala misses
and Gunn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gunn.
Chabala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn controlling from the top position.
Chabala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chabala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunn scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabala has Gunn pulled in close to control his posture.
Gunn trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Gunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunn is fighting to break Chabala's control of his arms but Chabala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chabala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Chabala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chabala lands a leg kick that knocks Gunn off balance momentarily.
Chabala avoids a kick to the body.
Chabala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunn's head.
Chabala throws a low kick, looking for Gunn's leg but Gunn calmly moves out of range.
Chabala tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chabala feints a jab promting Gunn to slip. Chabala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chabala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chabala 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chabala!
Matt Chabala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic comes to the cage accompanied by More then a Feeling. Russo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Volbeat - The Human Instrument. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Russo misses.
Tunjic misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Russo lands.
Tunjic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russo takes a swing at Tunjic's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Tunjic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Russo missing with a left hand there. Tunjic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tunjic defending well as Russo loads up on a big left hand.
Russo lands a jab to Tunjic's midsection.
Russo 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.
Tunjic looks to land a right hand but Russo moved out of range.
Russo scores with a jab to the head.
Tunjic slips under a jab.
Russo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tunjic's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tunjic is breathing heavily.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Tunjic.
Russo throws a push kick but Tunjic slaps the foot to one side.
Russo thuds a left hand into Tunjic's body.
Tunjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russo lunges at Tunjic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tunjic's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic lands a nice hook to Russo's body. Russo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tunjic throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tunjic slips a straight right by Russo.
Russo misses with a body kick.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tunjic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Russo.
Nice jab there from Russo.
Tunjic is rocked!
Tunjic swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Russo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oh Tunjic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tunjic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russo drops back looking for a leg! Tunjic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tunjic manages to kick Russo off! Russo jumps back into Tunjic's guard.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Tunjic blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic 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.
Tunjic seems to have got his legs back now.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tunjic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tunjic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tunjic's head.
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tunjic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Tunjic keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Russo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Tunjic blocks nicely.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tunjic's head.
Russo postures up and lands a big shot to Tunjic's brow.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Tunjic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tunjic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tunjic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tunjic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo looking for a guillotine here but Tunjic defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Tunjic.
That kick from Russo tenderised Tunjic's leg. Tunjic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Russo shoots in but Tunjic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tunjic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tunjic throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tunjic.
Tunjic throws a sloppy body shot
and Russo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunjic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tunjic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tunjic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russo winds up and cracks Tunjic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo is trying to work for a kimura but Tunjic is defending well.
Russo slips a nice elbow through Tunjic's hands, connecting with Tunjic's forehead.
Russo prevents Tunjic from improving his position.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo is trying to control. Tunjic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Russo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo is looking for a kimura here.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo working over Tunjic with some ground and pound. Tunjic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tunjic is looking to improve his position.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russo moves into full mount! Tunjic won't be happy about that!
Russo with the ground and pound from mount.
Russo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tunjic bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Russo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Russo!
Post fight, Vinny Russo stared into the camera and said 'Nice fight, Tunjic. Would have been nice to have you at full strength. Try taking some time off and staying out of the gym before a fight, just a bit. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Bickle misses.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Bickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten throws a lazy body kick
and Bickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle is looking to chop away at Rutten's legs.
Bickle connects with a solid leg kick.
Bickle avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutten 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.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bickle .
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Bickle moves out of range easily.
Rutten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten wants to slow Bickle down by chopping away at his legs.
Bickle 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.
Bickle swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutten throws a one two combo.
Rutten cracks Bickle with an open hand slap.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle .
Bickle tries to work over Rutten's front leg with a kick but Rutten checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bickle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutten - the referee stops the clock and Bickle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutten. Bickle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bickle looks to land a body kick but Rutten moved away.
Rutten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bickle .
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bickle counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Bickle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bickle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bickle counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutten.
Rutten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bickle checks a leg kick.
Bickle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Bickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bickle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bickle .
Rutten misses with a body kick.
Bickle avoids the body shot from Rutten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Bickle tries to clinch up.
Rutten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bickle checks it well.
Bickle checks a low kick from Rutten.
Nice defenses there by Bickle .
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle .
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten 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.
Bickle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutten checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bickle 's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bickle drives through and clinches with Rutten against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutten lands with a light punch inside.
Rutten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutten looking to throw knees to the head but Bickle is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bickle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutten misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bickle scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutten lands a head kick!
Bickle moves forwards but Rutten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutten tries to work over Bickle 's front leg with a kick but Bickle checks it.
Rutten misses with a shot to the body
and Bickle counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Bickle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bickle scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Bickle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
Taz Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bickle . Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rutten in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rutten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bickle under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten takes one to the chin there.
Bickle is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bickle throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bickle is out of range.
Rutten misses with a body kick.
Rutten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bickle 's calf.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bickle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Bickle looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Bickle throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Bickle only half commits.
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Bickle slips a jab from Rutten.
Bickle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutten will feel that in the morning.
Bickle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutten. That snapped Bickle 's head back.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten moves out of range as Bickle throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
Bickle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bickle throws a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bickle . That did some damage!
Bickle throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Bickle connects with a crisp jab.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Bickle sees coming a mile off.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Bickle circles away.
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but Rutten pushes him off.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Bickle moved out of range.
Rutten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Bickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bickle . Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutten connects with the punch.
Bickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutten to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Bickle .
Rutten throws a combination that misses
and Bickle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
Bickle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutten.
Bickle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rutten lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bickle throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bickle - just one landing.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bickle is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Rutten as he checks the leg kick.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
A bone on bone clash there as Bickle blocks the leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Bickle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutten throws a low kick but Bickle moves out of range easily.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bickle throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Bickle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bickle misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bickle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bickle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bickle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bickle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutten - the referee stops the clock and Bickle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutten. Bickle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutten misses the jab.
Rutten thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutten throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Bickle takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Bickle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle .
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
and Bickle counters with a solid body kick.
Bickle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutten throws a jab when Bickle was well out of range.
Bickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Bickle is avoiding it.
Bickle moves out of range of the body kick.
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Bickle sees coming a mile off.
Rutten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Bickle connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Travis Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Bickle .
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bickle swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lunges at Bickle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bickle 's hand.
Bickle moves forwards but Rutten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bickle on the side of the head.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bickle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutten.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Rutten slips a straight right by Bickle .
A slapping body kick lands there for Rutten.
Rutten looks for the body kick but Bickle saw that one coming.
Rutten fakes the leg kick and cracks Bickle in the body.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Bickle throws a wild body kick that Rutten sees coming a mile off.
Rutten cracks Bickle with an open hand slap.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Bickle 's leg. Bickle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten misses with a low kick as Bickle jumps back.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bickle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten lands a glancing blow to the side of Bickle 's head.
Rutten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rutten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bickle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle blocks the body kick.
Bickle punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutten blocks the leg kick.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Rutten!
A victorious Taz Rutten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky's entrance music is Anvil of Crom. A fine choice. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Neno Pejovsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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32
204 lbs
26 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zeynalabdinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pejovsky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zeynalabdinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a jab.
Pejovsky takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov throws an off balance right hand
and Pejovsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Pejovsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pejovsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Pejovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeynalabdinov stalks Pejovsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pejovsky's face. Pejovsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeynalabdinov connects with a right hand. Pejovsky shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Zeynalabdinov. Beautiful body shot.
Zeynalabdinov ducks under a wild hook from Pejovsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands with an overhand left.
Zeynalabdinov lunges at Pejovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pejovsky's hand.
Zeynalabdinov 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.
Zeynalabdinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Zeynalabdinov misses its intended target.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeynalabdinov throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Pejovsky throws a lazy head kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a straight right hand.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a kick to the body.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pejovsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Neno Pejovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pejovsky sprawls well. Pejovsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeynalabdinov blocks the body kick.
Zeynalabdinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pejovsky had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pejovsky lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pejovsky pushes Zeynalabdinov away with a front kick.
Zeynalabdinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pejovsky circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pejovsky. Zeynalabdinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pejovsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Pejovsky's guard now, I'm sure.
Pejovsky trying to control the position here.
Zeynalabdinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky controlling the position.
Pejovsky keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov stopping the sweep attempt from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky trying to control the position.
Zeynalabdinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pejovsky is retaining full guard.
Pejovsky is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Neno Pejovsky just wasn't active enough.
Pejovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeynalabdinov misses the target.
Zeynalabdinov fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeynalabdinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a left hand but Pejovsky moved out of range nicely.
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeynalabdinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pejovsky is trying to improve his position.
Pejovsky wants to control but Zeynalabdinov postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Pejovsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov tries for a kimura but Pejovsky is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zeynalabdinov tried to score with a low kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Nice defenses there by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
Pejovsky blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zeynalabdinov.
A slow jab from Pejovsky misses its intended target.
Pejovsky looks to land a right hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range.
Zeynalabdinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a straight right.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a combination but Pejovsky avoids it well.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a straight left.
Pejovsky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zeynalabdinov will feel that in the morning.
Zeynalabdinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pejovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Zeynalabdinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pejovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov avoids it easily.
Pejovsky throws a jab when Zeynalabdinov was well out of range.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Pejovsky blocks it.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pejovsky misses with a hook. Zeynalabdinov ducked under it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov throws a low kick, looking for Pejovsky's leg but Pejovsky calmly moves out of range.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pejovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov cracks Pejovsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Pejovsky.
The fighters circling - Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeynalabdinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Pejovsky misses
enabling Zeynalabdinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Pejovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pejovsky sprawls well. Pejovsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zeynalabdinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pejovsky misses with a head kick.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov avoids it easily.
Pejovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeynalabdinov. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pejovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeynalabdinov.
Neno Pejovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an uppercut.
Pejovsky 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.
Pejovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejovsky wants to improve his position but Zeynalabdinov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pejovsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a wild body shot.
Pejovsky dodges the punch combination from Zeynalabdinov.
Pejovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pejovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zeynalabdinov throws a shot from downtown. Pejovsky moves away and avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pejovsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pejovsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but Pejovsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pejovsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pejovsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a jab. Pejovsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pejovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a right hand
enabling Pejovsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Zeynalabdinov moves out of range easily.
Zeynalabdinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pejovsky staying out of range there.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to chop away at Pejovsky's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but Pejovsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zeynalabdinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Zeynalabdinov misses the jab.
Zeynalabdinov drives through with a takedown into Pejovsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pejovsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pejovsky controls Zeynalabdinov momentarily but Zeynalabdinov frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pejovsky pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to prevent any damage.
Pejovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pejovsky keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seyran Zeynalabdinov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zeynalabdinov throws a combination that misses
letting Pejovsky counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Zeynalabdinov. That snapped Pejovsky's head back.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a jab.
Pejovsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pejovsky lands a high kick!
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Zeynalabdinov scores with a jab to the head.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Pejovsky lands a head kick!
Zeynalabdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pejovsky finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeynalabdinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Zeynalabdinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeynalabdinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Zeynalabdinov misses the jab.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Zeynalabdinov strikes.
A solid body kick from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws an overhand right that lands on Pejovsky's shoulder, as Pejovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Zeynalabdinov's shoulder, as Zeynalabdinov tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Zeynalabdinov is out of range.
Pejovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a straight right hand.
Pejovsky misses with a hook
enabling Zeynalabdinov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neno Pejovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pejovsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky!
After winning the bout, Neno Pejovsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums's entrance music is ThunderStruck. A fine choice. Spliffs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyrone Biggums has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
214 lbs
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210 lbs
55 - 17 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
55 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliffs rushes Biggums and presses him up against the cage.
Spliffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biggums backwards.
Spliffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biggums prevents a body shot from Spliffs.
Biggums can't find room to land a body shot as Spliffs controls the action.
Biggums 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.
Biggums tries to break the clinch but Spliffs is controlling the position.
Spliffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Biggums manages to break the clinch.
Biggums connects with a single shot there.
Biggums throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spliffs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliffs lands a jab.
Spliffs throws out a leg kick but Biggums moves out of range and Spliffs only half commits.
Biggums attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Biggums stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spliffs.
Biggums punishes Spliffs's body with a nice straight punch.
Spliffs ducks right into an uppercut from Biggums.
Spliffs takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums misses with a body punch
and Spliffs counters with a thumping low kick.
Spliffs misses the shot to the body.
Biggums jabs Spliffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spliffs is looking to score with low kicks.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spliffs but Spliffs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biggums throws a shot from downtown. Spliffs moves away and avoids it.
Spliffs connects with a solid leg kick.
Spliffs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggums swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliffs lands with a nice body kick.
Spliffs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biggums. That did some damage!
Biggums shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffs takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
Biggums cracks Spliffs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biggums keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliffs lands a really nice looking cross but Biggums seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs scoring well with a low kick there.
Biggums shoots in but no luck this time.
Spliffs misses with a body shot.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Spliffs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biggums on the side of the head.
Biggums misses with a left hand
and Spliffs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggums uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffs.
Biggums throws a push kick but Spliffs slaps the foot to one side.
Biggums lands with a shot to the body.
Spliffs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biggums's hands.
Spliffs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spliffs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spliffs lands with a nice body punch.
Biggums avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Spliffs scores with a hook to the body. Biggums takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spliffs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biggums to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spliffs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biggums throws a jab when Spliffs was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spliffs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Biggums - the referee stops the clock and Spliffs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Biggums. Spliffs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spliffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggums.
Biggums's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spliffs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biggums scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Biggums as he connects with a hook.
Rolen Spliffs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spliffs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biggums doesn't seem bothered though.
Biggums avoids a kick to the body.
Spliffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggums throws a leg kick but Spliffs moved away.
A lazy left from Biggums finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliffs lands the left hand.
Spliffs throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spliffs. That's going to slow Biggums down.
Biggums avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Biggums misses.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Biggums was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spliffs struggling a bit here.
Spliffs is looking to regain half guard here but Biggums keeps moving and retains side control.
Biggums tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spliffs is trying to buck Biggums off.
Spliffs can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliffs is letting Biggums control him for a moment.
Biggums prevents Spliffs from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolen Spliffs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spliffs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biggums stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spliffs scores with a sloppy right hand. Biggums should have avoided that one.
Biggums misses the jab.
Spliffs cracks Biggums with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spliffs has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Biggums to stand back up!
Biggums is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Oh Biggums is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggums gets tackled into the cage by Spliffs. Spliffs maintains the clinch.
Biggums trying to control the position but instead, Spliffs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biggums into the cage.
Spliffs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spliffs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Biggums with a big uppercut! Biggums tries to clinch up but Spliffs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Biggums to the mat! Biggums covers up and Spliffs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rolen Spliffs!
Rolen Spliffs is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rolen Spliffs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'After all dis time...i finally won a championship! Ay...Y'all ain't got no idea how much dis really mean to me...never underestimate the power of Mary Jane! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Liu has chosen The Cinematic Orchestra ft. Roots Manuva - All Things To All Men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jie Liu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
38 - 8 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jie Liu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz checks a low kick from Liu.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liu scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liu is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Donowitz 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.
Donowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donowitz cracks Liu with a good jab.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Liu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Liu cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Donowitz.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liu thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donowitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Donowitz throws a good cross that connects.
Donowitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donowitz tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
A low kick from Liu misses
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
so Liu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liu trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Donowitz wants to get back to his feet but Liu passes into half guard.
Donowitz is refusing to be controlled, as Liu sits in half guard.
Liu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donowitz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donowitz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liu with a nice head shot there.
Donowitz wants to stand and escape but Liu is having none of it.
Liu postures up.
Liu is fighting to break Donowitz's control of his arms but Donowitz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donowitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donowitz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jie Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Donowitz.
Liu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donowitz's guard now.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Liu tries to pass.
Liu keeps trying to improve his position.
Jie Liu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Liu dives into side control.
Liu is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Liu.
Donowitz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Liu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz tries to kick Liu off in order to stand up. Liu Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donowitz, who protects the arm well.
Liu in side control, throwing shots but Donowitz defends.
Liu prevents Donowitz from escaping the position.
Liu 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.
Liu tries to move to full mount but Donowitz actually manages to regain half guard.
Liu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liu trying to control the action but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Liu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Donowitz wants to get back to his feet.
Liu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Donowitz is trying to control Liu's posture but Liu avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to get back to his feet.
Liu is working Donowitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Liu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Donowitz struggling a bit here.
Liu misses with the ground and pound.
Liu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Donowitz is avoiding damage well.
Donowitz pushes Liu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Liu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Liu landing strikes.
Donowitz wants to control but Liu postures up.
Donowitz is looking to reverse the position.
Donowitz stops Liu from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to escape but Liu is in control.
Liu trying to control the action but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Liu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liu scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands some shots froms side control.
Liu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donowitz, who protects the arm well.
Liu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donowitz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Liu is controlling him well.
Liu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donowitz keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jie Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Liu tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz throws a head kick that half lands.
Liu throws a body kick that misses
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donowitz is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donowitz tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Liu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liu lands a front kick.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Liu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Liu 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.
Liu looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a nice leg kick.
Liu tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
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 slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Donowitz.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Donowitz is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Liu misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Donny Donowitz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Liu cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Liu throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Liu in the body.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donowitz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a single leg into guard. Donowitz didn't expect that.
Donowitz pulls Liu in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Liu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donowitz walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donowitz moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz connects with a single shot 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz thumps Liu with a low kick.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Liu.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Liu shakes it off.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Liu thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Donowitz moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz connects with a body shot.
Donowitz tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu lands with a hook. Donowitz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu takes one on the button.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Liu lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Liu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu misses with a hook to the body
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Donowitz clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz avoids the head kick by Liu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz 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.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liu is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz avoids the head kick by Liu.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Donowitz
so Liu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Donowitz pulls Liu in close to prevent any damage.
Liu forces his way into half guard.
Donowitz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Liu is stalling here. Donowitz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Donowitz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Liu is looking to regain half guard here but Donowitz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Liu shakes it off.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Liu's front leg.
Donowitz thumps Liu with a low kick.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Liu tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donowitz throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jie Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jie Liu!
A very excited looking Jie Liu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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