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Dominance 47 - PPV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Read (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. 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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24
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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26
182 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Read!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane darts in looking for a takedown but Read gets double underhooks and turns Sane into the cage.
Read prevents Sane from breaking the clinch.
Sane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Read avoids it.
Sane wants to take the fight to the mat but Read manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sane effectively controlling the action here.
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sane feints and as Read raises his hands in defense, Sane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sane throwing strikes from guard but Read blocks nicely.
Sane preventing the sweep.
Sane trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Read avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Read keeping moving, preventing Sane from controlling successfully.
Sane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Read is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sane tries to break free but Read pushes him back against the cage.
Read lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sane.
A short uppercut from Read.
Sane looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Read.
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sane fails to land with a series of punches.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt - Read sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark Read is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sane checks a leg kick nicely.
Sane tries to clinch but Read is having none of it.
Read fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sane.
Sane tries to clinch there but Read circles away.
Read misses with a leg kick.
Read moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Read with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sane.
Sane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Read manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sane works over Read with some ground and pound from guard.
Read manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sane 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.
Read lands a nice shot to the body.
Sane shoots in for a double leg but Read sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Read. That's going to slow Sane down.
Sane is breathing heavily.
Sane tries to clinch up
and Read counters with a head kick that drops Sane to the mat! Sane scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sane is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read cracks the inside of Sane's front leg.
Oh Sane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Read.
Sane seems to have got his legs back now.
Sane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good standup being displayed there by Read as he connects with a hook.
Read misses with a body kick.
Read jabs Sane right on the nose. Sane blinks but takes it well.
Sane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Read to the ground. Sane is now in Read's guard.
Read lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Read seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Read is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Read dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sane shoots in for a takedown but Read shows good takedown defense.
Read uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sane.
Sane wants to clinch up but Read keeps it at a distance.
Read throws the kick towards the body but Sane avoids it.
Justin Sane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Justin Sane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Read sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Read tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Read stuffs the takedown attempt from Sane. Sane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Read.
Sane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Read manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sane trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Read lands a big head kick that sends Sane tumbling to the mat! Read takes a step backwards and waves Sane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Read fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sane.
Sane is looking to clinch.
Read throws a wild body kick that Sane sees coming a mile off.
Sane tries to clinch up but Read circles away and keeps his distance.
Sane closes the distance and clinches up with Read, looking for a takedown. Sane pushes Read against the cage but Read circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Read manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Read lands a big head kick that sends Sane tumbling to the mat! Read takes a step backwards and waves Sane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Read circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sane is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Read.
Read is looking to slow Sane down with leg kicks.
Sane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Read counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Read but Read pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Read thows a leg kick but Sane checks it
and Sane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sane fails with a takedown attempt.
Read throws a quick head kick that knocks Sane silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Read is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Read!
Mark Read spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Indrid Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu-Tang Clan - Gravel Pit. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lamont Hawkins enters the cage!
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25
165 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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26
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Indrid Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawkins. That's going to slow Cold down.
Cold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkins swivels and escapes.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Cold should have avoided that one.
Hawkins throws a leg kick which misses Cold's front leg but catches the back leg as Cold tries to avoid it.
Cold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkins works Cold's body with a nice hook.
Hawkins looks for the body kick but Cold saw that one coming.
Hawkins cracks Cold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawkins connects with a high kick.
Cold is rocked!
It looks like Indrid Cold has been cut.
Hawkins steps in with a hook that catches Cold right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hawkins follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cold looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Hawkins!
Our winner, Lamont Hawkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekananwangi comes to the cage accompanied by Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower. 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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244 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nango Chekananwangi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svend Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekananwangi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
That kick from Chekananwangi tenderised Karlsson's leg. Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chekananwangi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chekananwangi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Chekananwangi.
It looks like Svend Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Chekananwangi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Chekananwangi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chekananwangi blocks it with crossed arms.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekananwangi controls his hands.
Chekananwangi blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage.
Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Chekananwangi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chekananwangi avoids a wild elbow strike from Karlsson.
Chekananwangi throws a head punch that misses.
Chekananwangi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Chekananwangi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekananwangi lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Chekananwangi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with some punches.
I was talking to Chekananwangi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chekananwangi lands with a right to the head.
Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chekananwangi tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson taking a breather.
Chekananwangi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chekananwangi up against the cage.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Chekananwangi avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Chekananwangi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chekananwangi avoiding damage as Karlsson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chekananwangi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson misses with an elbow strike.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chekananwangi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a knee to the body.
Chekananwangi takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson leaning against his opponent.
Karlsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Chekananwangi prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Karlsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chekananwangi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chekananwangi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Chekananwangi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Chekananwangi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karlsson trying to control the position but instead, Chekananwangi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karlsson into the cage.
Karlsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chekananwangi tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Chekananwangi struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Chekananwangi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Svend Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svend Karlsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chekananwangi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekananwangi tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chekananwangi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karlsson. That did some damage!
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Chekananwangi avoids nicely.
Chekananwangi throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chekananwangi sprawls well. Chekananwangi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Chekananwangi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chekananwangi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Chekananwangi misses with a body kick.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekananwangi moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson leaning against his opponent.
Chekananwangi blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Chekananwangi prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chekananwangi presses Karlsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi misses with some punches.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekananwangi trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekananwangi into the cage.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekananwangi lands a nice uppercut.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekananwangi scores with a shoulder strike.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chekananwangi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chekananwangi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karlsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chekananwangi misses with some punches.
Chekananwangi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Chekananwangi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chekananwangi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson avoiding damage.
Karlsson looking to stall.
Chekananwangi is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Chekananwangi into the cage.
Chekananwangi managing to block the knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Chekananwangi's ribcage. Chekananwangi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chekananwangi misses with the head strike.
Chekananwangi tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi blocking some punches.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chekananwangi is keeping busy.
Chekananwangi takes an elbow to the temple.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Chekananwangi tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks it.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Chekananwangi scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Karlsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svend Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Chekananwangi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nango Chekananwangi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svend Karlsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Karlsson lands a jab.
Karlsson with a nice cross.
Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekananwangi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson sizes up Chekananwangi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karlsson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekananwangi throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Chekananwangi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a swing at Chekananwangi's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekananwangi slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Chekananwangi.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet.
Chekananwangi defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Chekananwangi lands with an uppercut that bounces Karlsson off the cage and back into range.
Karlsson throws a combination. Chekananwangi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Chekananwangi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Chekananwangi misses.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chekananwangi backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karlsson enables Chekananwangi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karlsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karlsson has momentary wrist control but Chekananwangi slips an elbow through the middle.
Chekananwangi forces his way into half guard.
Karlsson is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekananwangi is controlling the pace.
Karlsson is looking to control Chekananwangi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlsson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to improve his position but Chekananwangi is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Svend Karlsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chekananwangi clobbers Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekananwangi doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chekananwangi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekananwangi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svend Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekananwangi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Chekananwangi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chekananwangi defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karlsson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Karlsson!
Our winner, Svend Karlsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andon Dinev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Scotty Doesn't Know blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andon Dinev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinev can pounce on him.
Dinev throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dinev quickly recovers to half guard.
Scott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scott trying to control but Dinev is having none of it.
Dinev is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott moves to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dinev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dinev for a finish.
Scott has the hooks in. Dinev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Dinev right now.
Scott is throwing shots to the body but Dinev manages to wriggle free. Scott pounces on him again and ends up in Dinev's guard.
Dinev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott stays in close to Dinev's body and controls the position.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott advances position into side control!
Scott creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott working the head with strikes.
Scott trying to control the position but Dinev is working away.
You can see the frustration on Dinev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dinev prevents Scott from moving into mount.
Dinev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dinev's legs.
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott trying to control the action but Dinev is working from the bottom.
Scott working the ground and pound from side control.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Dinev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott 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.
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Scott wants to finish this one by submission but Dinev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Scott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott 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.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Dinev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dinev motions for Scott to come forward. Dinev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dinev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dinev wants to stand and escape but instead Scott has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dinev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Dinev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott trying to control the position.
Scott working for submissions but it's allowed Dinev to get to half guard.
Dinev is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Dinev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scott controls his leg.
Dinev is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to improve his position but Dinev is controlling well.
Dinev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Scott.
Scott moves into full guard.
Scott 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.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Dinev is proving a slippery customer.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dinev is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dinev sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Dinev defending well.
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinev wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Dinev is defending the position.
Scott is looking to stall here but Dinev recovers full guard.
Esteban Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott stands and throws Dinev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crunch! Scott slams his shin into Dinev's torso.
Scott looks for a takedown but Dinev sprawls well.
Dinev thows a leg kick but Scott checks it
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Esteban Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott scores with a hook.
Dinev thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Scott misses.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dinev throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Dinev moves out of range easily.
Scott takes a swing at Dinev's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Dinev misses its intended target.
Dinev lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinev looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Dinev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andon Dinev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinev 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 Scott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinev misses with a low kick.
Dinev staying out of range there.
Andon Dinev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Dinev had a free shot at his head there.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinev digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Dinev lands a slapping body shot.
Scott motions for Dinev to come forward. Scott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott wants to control but Dinev is keeping him busy.
Dinev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dinev is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
Dinev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinev trying to control here.
Scott prevents Dinev from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott uses his free foot to push down on Dinev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dinev.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Scott wants to control but instead Dinev manages to regain half guard.
Scott thows a huge punch but Dinev dodges it nicely.
Scott stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esteban Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinev is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Andon Dinev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Scott 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ashley Sheilds's chin.
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Sheilds looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Sheilds's belly button to the back.
Sheilds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheilds slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Sheilds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sheilds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Sheilds misses its intended target.
Diaz cracks Sheilds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sheilds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz swings for the body but Sheilds moves out of range.
Diaz jabs at Sheilds's body.
Diaz stuns Sheilds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheilds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Sheilds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz scores with a jab.
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sheilds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Sheilds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheilds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheilds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz takes a swing at Sheilds's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sheilds rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Sheilds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Sheilds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheilds controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheilds thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Sheilds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sheilds wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheilds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz pulls Sheilds in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Sheilds tries to pass.
Sheilds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheilds.
Diaz is pulling down on Sheilds's head. It's preventing any offense from Sheilds, at least for the moment.
Diaz is trying to keep Sheilds in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicholas Diaz.
Sheilds darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Sheilds into the cage.
Sheilds breaks the clinch.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheilds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sheilds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz cracks Sheilds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Sheilds feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Sheilds walks into a jab.
Sheilds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheilds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheilds slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Sheilds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sheilds misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a hook but Sheilds avoids it easily.
Diaz 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.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheilds.
Jab from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Sheilds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheilds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sheilds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a hook. Sheilds ducked under it nicely.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheilds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheilds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Sheilds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheilds takes one to the side of the head.
Nicholas Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheilds misses with the combination.
Diaz slips a jab from Sheilds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Sheilds takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheilds slips under a jab.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sheilds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz thumps Sheilds with a low kick.
Sheilds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheilds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Sheilds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheilds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheilds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Sheilds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheilds manages to avoid it.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sheilds.
Sheilds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Sheilds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheilds tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheilds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheilds throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Sheilds moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheilds ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheilds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sheilds needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Sheilds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Sheilds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Sheilds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheilds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz moves out of range as Sheilds strikes.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheilds should have avoided that one.
Sheilds is rocked!
Diaz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sheilds right on the button. Sheilds goes down! Diaz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diaz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Diaz!
Nicholas Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merk Roop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merk Roop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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166 lbs
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Excellent 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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cody Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merk Roop!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roop.
Roop with a poor takedown
and Lundin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lundin did well to prevent Roop getting side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roop working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Roop trying to control from Lundin's half guard. Lundin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lundin keeping moving, preventing Roop from controlling successfully.
Roop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lundin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundin keeping moving, preventing Roop from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roop chips away with some ground and pound.
Roop trying to control but Lundin is working from the bottom.
Lundin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roop trying to control but Lundin is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roop throwing strikes but missing.
Lundin 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.
Lundin looking to control.
Lundin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Roop is looking to work some ground and pound but Lundin has wrist control.
Roop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lundin has control of Roop's left arm, preventing Roop from doing any damage.
Lundin keeping full guard, as Roop tries to pass.
Roop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lundin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin keeping full guard, as Roop tries to pass.
Roop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lundin trying to control the position.
Roop postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lundin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roop, into his guard.
Roop trying to keep a closed guard but Lundin is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is fighting to break Roop's control of his arms but Roop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Roop keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merk Roop dominated that round.
That's time! Lundin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lundin as he jumps to the side.
Lundin lands with a straight right. Roop didn't see that one coming.
Lundin digs a good hook to Roop's body.
Roop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lundin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cody Lundin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundin scores with a head kick. Roop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roop throws a right hand that misses
and Lundin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lundin gets a clinch.
Roop displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lundin up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Roop's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roop swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roop blocks an uppercut.
Lundin digs a right hand into Roop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roop's gas tank.
Lundin is looking to control Roop's arms but Roop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lundin has his back to the cage.
Lundin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roop gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lundin regains guard.
Lundin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roop drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lundin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lundin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lundin!
Roop gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin prevents Roop from improving his position.
Lundin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundin is looking to stall here but Roop recovers full guard.
Lundin trying to control the position from guard on top but Roop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin won't allow Roop to sweep him here.
Lundin looking to sit in guard and control but Roop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lundin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roop postures up and lands a big shot to Lundin's brow.
Lundin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Roop is defending well. Lundin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Roop has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lundin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Lundin!
A pretty intense looking Cody Lundin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nopparat Somchaimy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teukka Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salama has chosen The Temple Of The King as his entrance music. Teukka Salama acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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216 lbs
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209 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nopparat Somchaimy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teukka Salama!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchaimy cracks Salama with a good jab.
A jab from Somchaimy misses.
Salama throws out a powerful jab.
Salama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somchaimy 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.
Salama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Salama throws out a loose jab but Somchaimy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salama lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somchaimy misses with a body shot.
Salama thuds his shin into the meat of Somchaimy's side.
Somchaimy tries to clinch up but Salama circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salama.
Somchaimy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been hearing reports that Somchaimy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Salama scores with a body shot.
Salama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Salama.
Somchaimy is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Salama.
Salama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somchaimy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salama thows a body kick. Somchaimy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Somchaimy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Somchaimys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somchaimy tries to clinch up but Salama circles away and keeps his distance.
Salama tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Salama.
Salama feints and then cracks Somchaimy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somchaimy down.
That kick from Salama tenderised Somchaimy's leg. Somchaimy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Somchaimy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salama tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Somchaimys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salama scores with a nice head shot.
Salama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Somchaimy on the side of the head.
Somchaimy is rocked!
Salama closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Somchaimy out cold! Somchaimy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teukka Salama!
Teukka Salama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgy Fokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ruden.
Ruden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Both fighters circling a little - Ruden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruden throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it.
Ruden with a nice cross.
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Ruden looks to land a right hand but Fokin moved out of range.
Fokin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruden stuffs the takedown attempt from Fokin. Fokin gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Ruden misses.
Ruden 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.
Ruden darts in looking for a takedown but Fokin gets double underhooks and turns Ruden into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fokin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruden backwards.
Ruden controlling the action here for a moment.
Fokin breaks the clinch.
Fokin throws a sloppy body shot
so Ruden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fokin pulls Ruden in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ruden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fokin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fokin misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fokin fails with the takedown.
Fokin with a poor takedown
so Ruden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruden wants to control from the top but Fokin keeps moving.
Fokin is controlling Ruden's posture.
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.
Ruden is working Fokin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fokin 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.
Fokin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin trying to control the position.
Ruden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fokin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruden throws a body punch but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looks to throw the jab but Ruden is out of range.
Fokin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fokin missing with a left hand there. Ruden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruden. That's going to slow Fokin down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Ruden.
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Fokin. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ruden.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fokin connects with a jab.
Ruden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fokin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruden throws a shot from downtown. Fokin moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Ruden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fokin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruden is in Fokin's guard.
Ruden throws an elbow that misses. Fokin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruden's guard. Nice move by Fokin!
Ruden wants to sweep here but Fokin controlling him for the moment.
Fokin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruden looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruden, not yet.
Ruden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fokin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fokin wants to sweep here but Ruden controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin controls Ruden momentarily but Ruden frees himself.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Ruden from controlling successfully.
Ruden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Georgy Fokin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fokin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruden.
Ruden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fokin moves into range and clinches up with Ruden.
Ruden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fokin is trying to pull guard but Ruden has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ruden.
Ruden misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fokin jumps guard but Ruden stands there with Fokin around his waist. Fokin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruden blocks a body shot from Fokin.
Fokin manages to break the clinch.
Fokin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fokin there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruden is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ruden.
Joe Ruden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fokin moves out of range as Ruden strikes.
Ruden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruden connects with an inside leg kick.
Fokin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Fokin lands.
Fokin misses with a hook. Ruden ducked under it nicely.
Fokin has a takedown stuffed.
Ruden just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin misses with a straight right.
Ruden avoids the body shot from Fokin.
Fokin lands a right hook to the body.
Fokin misses with a left hand
and Ruden counters with a single leg into guard. Fokin didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fokin 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.
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.
Ruden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruden stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruden shoots in for a takedown but Fokin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fokin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fokin lands a lovely overhand right.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fokin showed some decent athleticism there.
Fokin trying to mount his opponent but Ruden defends it.
Ruden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back!
Ruden struggling to land strikes to the head as Fokin covers up.
Fokin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ruden gets his way!
Fokin trying to control but not successfully.
Fokin can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ruden working for a choke but Fokin reverses nicely into Ruden 's guard.
Ruden 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.
Georgy Fokin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is working Ruden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruden controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
Ruden is looking to sweep but instead, Fokin has passed into half guard.
Fokin is thwarting Ruden's attempts to control the position.
Ruden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden is controlling Fokin's trapped leg to prevent Fokin from advancing to side control.
Fokin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruden taking some punishment here, with Fokin in his half guard.
Fokin wants to free his trapped foot but Ruden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fokin is working for a kimura but Ruden is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden is pressing down on Fokin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fokin postures up and lands a big shot to Ruden's brow.
Fokin throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fokin throws an elbow that misses. Ruden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fokin's guard. Nice move by Ruden!
Ruden throwing strikes from guard but Fokin blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fokin looking for a guillotine here but Ruden defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Fokin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruden 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ruden!
A very excited looking Joe Ruden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
261 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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269 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutz checks a leg kick nicely.
Gutz gets a double leg takedown into Juggernaut's guard.
Gutz distracts Juggernaut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juggernaut pulls Gutz in close to prevent any damage.
Gutz preventing the sweep.
Gutz trying to control but Juggernaut is working from the bottom.
Gutz stands and throws Juggernaut's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz wants to control but Juggernaut is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Gutz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juggernaut can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gutz.
Juggernaut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juggernaut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juggernaut wants to control but Gutz postures up.
Gutz controls the position.
Gutz trying to control the position but Juggernaut is working away.
Gutz controls the position.
Juggernaut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gutz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juggernaut tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz wants to control but Juggernaut is keeping him busy.
Juggernaut regains half guard, as Gutz was trying to land strikes.
Gutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juggernaut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apollo Gutz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gutz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juggernaut missing with a left hand there. Gutz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juggernaut misses with a low kick.
Gutz throws a hook but Juggernaut blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Gutz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut tries to clinch up but Gutz circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutz throws a hook to the side of Juggernaut's head but Juggernaut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gutz shoots for a takedown but Juggernaut saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gutz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Juggernaut. That one must have hurt.
Juggernaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutz was well out of range. Poor timing from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut looks to land a body kick but Gutz moved away.
Juggernaut misses with a leg kick.
Juggernaut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juggernaut blocks a jab.
Bo Juggernaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juggernaut.
Gutz staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juggernaut. Juggernaut obviously looking to wear him down.
Juggernaut misses with a low kick as Gutz jumps back.
Gutz tries for a takedown but Juggernaut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutz blocks a jab.
Juggernaut throws a looping overhand right but Gutz ducks down to avoid it.
Juggernaut avoids a kick to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a body shot.
Gutz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gutz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juggernaut drives through and clinches with Gutz against the cage.
Juggernaut misses with the head strike.
Gutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juggernaut working Gutz over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Juggernaut dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Gutz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juggernaut throws a low kick, looking for Gutz's leg but Gutz calmly moves out of range.
Juggernaut misses the shot to the body.
Gutz scores with a jab.
Juggernaut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juggernaut misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutz. Juggernaut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juggernaut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gutz moves forwards but Juggernaut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Gutz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gutz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juggernaut won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut prevents Gutz from improving position.
An elbow from Gutz crashes against the mat.
Juggernaut is not content to let Gutz control the position.
Gutz tries to advance to mount but Juggernaut denies him.
Juggernaut manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gutz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juggernaut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gutz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juggernaut manages to get himself to full guard.
Gutz wants to control from the top but Juggernaut keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut is looking to stand up but Gutz isn't so interested in that idea.
Gutz wants to control from the top but Juggernaut keeps moving.
Juggernaut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juggernaut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gutz trying to control from half guard but Juggernaut is working away.
Gutz wants to pass to mount but Juggernaut is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Juggernaut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gutz lands strikes from half guard.
Apollo Gutz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juggernaut is staying active underneath Gutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juggernaut knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Juggernaut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Gutz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gutz tries to score with a low kick but Juggernaut moves his leg out of the way.
Juggernaut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gutz misses with a wild body shot.
Juggernaut misses the shot to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a hook.
Juggernaut moves out of range of the leg kick from Gutz.
Juggernaut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutz works over Juggernaut's head and body with a nice combination.
Juggernaut misses with a low kick.
Gutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Juggernaut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Juggernaut. No joy for Gutz on that attempt.
Gutz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juggernaut scores with a body shot.
Gutz moves out of range of the body kick.
Gutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bo Juggernaut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gutz slips a straight right by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws out a leg kick but Gutz moves out of range and Juggernaut only half commits.
Juggernaut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Juggernaut throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutz.
Juggernaut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juggernaut's corner calls for a 1-2. Juggernaut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutz misses with a takedown attempt - Juggernaut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gutz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gutz gets a takedown into half guard.
Juggernaut keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juggernaut tries to roll over but Gutz keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut is trying to maintain the position but Gutz is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gutz throws a jab when Juggernaut was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gutz goes for a double leg but Juggernaut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juggernaut continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutz can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
Gutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutz managing to block the knees to the body from Juggernaut.
Gutz can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
Juggernaut lands an elbow just above Gutz 's eye.
It looks like Apollo Gutz has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Juggernaut throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutzs head.
Juggernaut trying to control the position but instead, Gutz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juggernaut into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juggernaut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutz has a couple of punches blocked by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juggernaut lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Juggernaut.
I think Juggernaut 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bo Juggernaut!
A very excited looking Bo Juggernaut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hess's entrance music is Demiurge. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Hess!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Rento!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess scoring well with a low kick there.
Hess connects with a leg kick. Rento looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rento throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hess throws out a powerful jab.
Rento pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hess throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rento cracks Hess with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Rento scores with a jab.
Hess lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rento will feel that in the morning.
Hess scores with a nice right hand.
Rento takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hess throws a leg kick but Rento sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hess checks a leg kick.
Rento chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rento misses with a wild body shot.
Hess punishes Rento's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rento looks to land a body kick but Hess moved away.
Rento will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hess checks a leg kick nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rento has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hess ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rento is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Hess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rento connects with a jab.
Hess with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hess scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Hess.
Rento is looking to clinch.
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!
Rento looks to land a right hand but Hess moved out of range.
Rento scores with a shot to the body.
Rento checks a leg kick nicely.
Hess connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Hess blocks the low kick.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rento was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
We've been told by Hess's head coaches at In the Penile Colony that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rento's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rento duly obliges.
Hess scores with a sloppy right hand. Rento should have avoided that one.
Rento misses the shot to the body.
Hess fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hess scores with a nice right hand.
Rento misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hess, right into the meat.
Hess feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rento's calf.
Rento looks winded!
Hess misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rento is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rento thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hess 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hess chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rento can pounce on him.
Hess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rento. Rento obviously looking to wear him down.
Rento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Hess.
Hess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hess thows a body kick. Rento tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hess.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hess.
Hess moves away from the strike by Rento.
Rento has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hess finds it's way round the side to connect with Rento's head.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hess fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rento.
Rento's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hess connects with a body shot that sends Rento's belly button to the back.
Hess is looking to wear down Rento with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hess lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rento's sensitive parts.
Hess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hess bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hess throws a body punch but Rento moves out of range.
Hess is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hess lands with an uppercut that bounces Rento off the cage and back into range.
Hess connects with a solid leg kick.
Hess scores with a leg kick.
Hess thuds a left hand into Rento's body.
Hess wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hess keeps Rento at a distance using the push kick.
Hess fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hess lands a leg kick that knocks Rento off balance momentarily.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Hess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Hess'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.
Hess fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hess. That's going to slow Rento down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rento 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.
Hess throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hess looks to land a body kick but Rento moved away.
Hess looks to land a body kick but Rento moved away.
Hess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hess cracks the inside of Rento's front leg.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rento was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
Jab by Hess.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hess cracks the inside of Rento's front leg.
Rento misses with a body punch
and Hess counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hess drops Rento with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rento looks back up at him and smiles so Hess waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rento is rocked!
Rento is breathing heavily.
Hess throws a leg kick but Rento sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Hess finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rento gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hess gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Hess!
Jon Hess retains his heavyweight title!
Jon Hess thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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