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MFN 179: Bring The Pain PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Disney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great elbows
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Loiseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Disney!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loiseau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Loiseau drives through and clinches with Disney against the cage.
Loiseau lands an elbow that stopped Disney in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Walt Disney has been cut.
Disney lands an uppercut.
Loiseau misses with an elbow strike.
Loiseau dodges an elbow strike from Disney.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loiseau avoiding damage as Disney throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Loiseau fails to land.
Loiseau can't find room to land a body shot as Disney controls the action.
Loiseau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loiseau pushes off an throws an elbow but Disney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loiseau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Loiseau has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Loiseau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disney lands a nice elbow.
Loiseau trying to land knees to the body.
Loiseau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Disney pushes off an throws an elbow but Loiseau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loiseau landing knees to the body.
Disney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Disney avoids the elbow strike from Loiseau, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney stalls.
Disney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Disney looking to stall.
Loiseau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loiseau tries to work over Disney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Disney as Loiseau tries to tie him up.
Loiseau throws an elbow but it misses.
Loiseau tries to land knees in the clinch but Disney avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Loiseau.
Loiseau with a knee to the head.
Disney missing with knees to the body.
Loiseau misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Disney lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau misses with some punches.
Loiseau swings wildly with an uppercut but Disney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loiseau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Disney is defending well for now.
Loiseau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Disney lands an elbow inside that Loiseau shrugs off.
Disney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Disney blocks an elbow strike from Loiseau.
Knees to the body from Disney.
Loiseau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Disney with a knee to the head.
Disney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Disney.
Loiseau being controlled against the cage.
Loiseau misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loiseau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loiseau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Disney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Disney managing to block the knees to the body from Loiseau.
Disney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loiseau.
Disney missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Loiseau.
Loiseau looking to throw knees to the head but Disney is blocking nicely.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow.
Disney has a couple of punches blocked by Loiseau.
Disney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Loiseau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Disney throws an elbow that misses.
Loiseau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loiseau scores with a hook to the body.
Disney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loiseau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Disney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Disney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loiseau backwards.
Disney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Disney avoids a wild elbow strike from Loiseau.
Disney gets through Loiseau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Disney misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Disney blocks the elbow strike.
Loiseau tries to throw a body punch but Disney avoids it by throwing Loiseau back against the cage.
Disney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loiseau trying to land knees to the body.
Disney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loiseau.
Disney blocks a body shot from Loiseau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Loiseau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walt Disney's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Disney throws a looping overhand right but Loiseau ducks down to avoid it.
Loiseau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Loiseau misses with a leg kick.
Henry Loiseau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loiseau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Disney moves away.
Disney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loiseau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Disney tries to land a leg kick but Loiseau saw it coming and moves away.
Loiseau moves in looking to clinch but Disney pushes him off.
Disney throws a head kick that misses.
Loiseau throws a leg kick which misses Disney's front leg but catches the back leg as Disney tries to avoid it.
Loiseau missing with a left hand there. Disney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Disney wants to counter the offense by Loiseau and move into the clinch position.
Disney stalks Loiseau and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loiseau's face. Loiseau staggers backwards, shaken.
Disney wants to land a leg kick but Loiseau is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loiseau misses with a hook.
Disney swings for the body but Loiseau moves out of range.
Loiseau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Disneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That has opened up Walt Disney's cut even more.
Loiseau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Disney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loiseau misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney misses with a series of wild punches.
Disney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Disney misses with a low kick as Loiseau jumps back.
Disney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Disney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loiseau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loiseau throws out a leg kick but Disney moves out of range and Loiseau only half commits.
Disney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Loiseau.
Disney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Disney misses the target.
Loiseau tries to clinch up but Disney circles away and keeps his distance.
Loiseau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Disney.
Loiseau throws a front kick aimed at Disney's knee but Disney avoids it well.
Loiseau lands with a right hand.
Loiseau misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disney checks a low kick from Loiseau.
Disney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loiseau was well out of range. Poor timing from Disney.
Loiseau looks to score with a jab to the body but Disney is just out of range.
A big left from Loiseau misses.
Loiseau looks to throw the jab but Disney is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loiseau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loiseau's calf.
Disney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loiseau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loiseau sets himself, and Disney steps forward looking for the clinch! Loiseau avoids it this time.
Disney cracks Loiseau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Disney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Disney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Loiseau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Loiseau lands a nice shot that snaps Disney's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Disney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Disney. Loiseau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loiseau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Loiseau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Disney.
Disney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loiseau moves away.
Disney misses the shot to the body.
Loiseau has managed to clinch.
Loiseau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Disney looking to stall.
Loiseau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loiseau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Disney is looking to control Loiseau's arms but Loiseau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Disney has his back to the cage.
Loiseau blocks a body shot from Disney.
Disney blocks an elbow strike.
Loiseau misses with a punch on the inside.
Loiseau scores a nice knee to the body.
Disney trying to stall but Loiseau improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau tries a body shot but Disney blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disney.
Disney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loiseau misses with a body punch.
Loiseau creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Disney's defenses.
Henry Loiseau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loiseau is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Loiseau misses with a body punch.
Loiseau missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disney is trying to maintain a safe position but Loiseau gets an underhook and turns Disney into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loiseau breaks from the clinch.
Disney throws a leg kick which misses Loiseau's front leg but catches the back leg as Loiseau tries to avoid it.
Disney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loiseaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loiseau wants to clinch up but Disney keeps it at a distance.
Disney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Loiseau throws a big shot that misses.
Loiseau darts in and clinches Disney up against the cage.
Disney tries to throw a body punch but Loiseau avoids it by throwing Disney back against the cage.
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 Henry Loiseau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walt Disney's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Loiseau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disney manages to avoid it.
Disney throws a low kick, looking for Loiseau's leg but Loiseau calmly moves out of range.
Disney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loiseau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Disney on the side of the head.
Disney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loiseau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Disney slips a jab from Loiseau.
Disney lands a jab-cross combination.
Disney moves out of range as Loiseau throws a body kick.
Disney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loiseau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Disney. That did some damage!
Loiseau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Disney tries to counter by closing the distance.
Henry Loiseau is winning the standup battle so far.
Loiseau throws a lazy right hand but Disney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Disney wants to counter the offense by Loiseau and move into the clinch position.
Disney avoids a kick to the body.
Loiseau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Disney's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loiseau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Disney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Disney cracks Loiseau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loiseau misses with a body shot.
Loiseau jabs Disney right on the nose. Disney blinks but takes it well.
Loiseau tries a low kick but Disney avoids it.
Disney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Loiseau.
Loiseau throws a low kick but Disney avoids it.
That kick from Loiseau tenderised Disney's leg. Disney is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Disney checks a leg kick.
Disney misses with a hook. Loiseau ducked under it nicely.
Loiseau digs a good hook to Disney's body.
Loiseau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loiseau takes a swing at Disney's ribcage but misses.
Disney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loiseau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Disney.
Disney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loiseau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Disney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loiseau connects with a jab.
Loiseau misses with a straight left.
Loiseau misses with a low kick as Disney jumps back.
Disney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Disney throws a hook but Loiseau avoids it easily.
Disney misses with an uppercut. Loiseau saw that one coming.
Disney avoids the head kick by Loiseau.
Loiseau throws a sloppy head kick and Disney moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Disney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loiseau attempts a counter takedown but Disney avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau tries to close the distance and clinch but Disney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loiseau thuds his right hand into Disney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loiseau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Disney can pounce on him.
Loiseau throws a big shot that misses.
Disney tries to counter with a clinch but Loiseau shakes him off and moves away.
Loiseau scores with a head kick.
Disney jabs at Loiseau's body.
Disney misses with a hook. Loiseau ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Loiseau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Disney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loiseau misses the shot to the body.
Loiseau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Disney throws a jab but it's blocked by Loiseau.
Loiseau throws a hook but Disney blocks it.
Henry Loiseau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loiseau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disney takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Loiseau.
Disney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loiseau.
Loiseau ducks right into an uppercut from Disney.
Walt Disney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loiseau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Disney's head backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loiseau.
Loiseau bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Loiseau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Disney needs to keep his hands up - Loiseau had a free shot at his head there.
Loiseau wants to clinch.
Disney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Loiseau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Loiseau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loiseau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Walt Disney!
Walt Disney thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freak on a Leash. On his way into the cage it seems that Shamar Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shamar Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shamar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson thows a leg kick but Frazier checks it
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Frazier throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
Frazier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frazier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Frazier connects with a single shot there.
Frazier cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Frazier lands an overhand right.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frazier on the side of the head.
It looks like Joe Frazier has been cut.
Jackson tries to bum rush Frazier with a series of wild strikes but Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frazier connects with a single shot there.
Frazier jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Frazier.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frazier tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frazier to the ground. Frazier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frazier checks it well.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frazier's half guard.
Frazier is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frazier sees it coming and defends easily.
Frazier tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is working for an americana but Frazier has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jackson was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Frazier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frazier's brow.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Frazier connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frazier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Frazier tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frazier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frazier lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frazier gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Frazier manages to retain guard.
Jackson stands and throws Frazier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frazier throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier checks the leg kick.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frazier in his tracks.
Frazier is rocked!
Frazier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frazier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frazier is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson lands a huge takedown. Frazier is out but the ref is slow to react and Jackson lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Frazier lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamar Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shamar Jackson thanked ZERO 1 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Angel Of Death. Calypso Damione Deathclaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrew Kehoe's chin.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damione Deathclaw jabs Kehoe right on the nose. Kehoe blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Kehoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kehoe leaves Damione Deathclaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kehoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a two punch combination.
Kehoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kehoe misses the target.
Damione Deathclaw takes a swing at Kehoe's ribcage but misses.
Damione Deathclaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kehoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Damione Deathclaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Damione Deathclaw 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.
Kehoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Calypso Damione Deathclaw has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehoe pushes Damione Deathclaw away with a front kick.
Kehoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Damione Deathclaw tests Kehoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kehoe is rocked!
Damione Deathclaw cracks Kehoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Kehoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damione Deathclaw fails with the takedown.
Kehoe seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw throws a big shot that misses.
Damione Deathclaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Kehoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calypso Damione Deathclaw.
Kehoe throws a leg kick which misses Damione Deathclaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Damione Deathclaw tries to avoid it.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a looping right.
Kehoe lands a leg kick that knocks Damione Deathclaw off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Damione Deathclaw.
Kehoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Damione Deathclaw misses the jab.
Kehoe misses with a body kick.
Damione Deathclaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kehoe.
Damione Deathclaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Damione Deathclaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kehoe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damione Deathclaw.
Kehoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Kehoe coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Damione Deathclaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe 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.
Damione Deathclaw throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kehoe escapes and throws Damione Deathclaw's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Damione Deathclaw tries to buck Kehoe off but Kehoe is having none of it.
Damione Deathclaw throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Damione Deathclaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kehoe has control of an arm but Damione Deathclaw manages to advance to Kehoe's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Will Damione Deathclaw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Kehoe right now.
Kehoe is working hard here to advance position.
Damione Deathclaw is looking for the choke from the back position but Kehoe is controlling his hands well.
Kehoe turns into Damione Deathclaw and is now in his guard.
Kehoe connects with a couple of short punches.
Damione Deathclaw wants to sweep here but Kehoe controlling him for the moment.
Kehoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kehoe passes into side control.
Kehoe scoring with punches and elbows.
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a sweep.
Kehoe cracks Damione Deathclaw with a big right hand but Damione Deathclaw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Damione Deathclaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kehoe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kehoe looking to control but Damione Deathclaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damione Deathclaw tries to reverse the position but Kehoe maintains control.
Kehoe trying to control but Damione Deathclaw is having none of it.
Damione Deathclaw is in a horrible position here. Kehoe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kehoe feints and as Damione Deathclaw raises his hands in defense, Kehoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damione Deathclaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kehoe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damione Deathclaw working a defensive guard but Kehoe manages to pass into side control anyway.
A control attempt from Damione Deathclaw but he's now mounted!
Kehoe dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe trying to control but Damione Deathclaw is having none of it.
Kehoe prevents Damione Deathclaw from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damione Deathclaw can do to turn this around?
Kehoe lands a big elbow.
Damione Deathclaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Kehoe working Damione Deathclaw over with strikes here.
Kehoe with the ground and pound from mount.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to escape the mount.
Kehoe landing strikes from the mount.
Damione Deathclaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Damione Deathclaw wants to hold on but Kehoe pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw regains half guard.
Kehoe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Damione Deathclaw.
Kehoe trying to control the action but Damione Deathclaw is working from the bottom.
Damione Deathclaw tries to buck Kehoe off but Kehoe is having none of it.
Damione Deathclaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Damione Deathclaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe stands and throws Damione Deathclaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Damione Deathclaw tries to buck Kehoe off but Kehoe is having none of it.
Kehoe working the ground and pound.
Damione Deathclaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kehoe has knee on belly momentarily but Damione Deathclaw bucks him off and regains half guard.
Damione Deathclaw flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Damione Deathclaw is looking to get back to full guard here but Kehoe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kehoe scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damione Deathclaw keeps working.
Kehoe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Damione Deathclaw to his feet.
Kehoe is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Damione Deathclaw misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Damione Deathclaw as he avoids it easily.
Kehoe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damione Deathclaw eats them both and turns towards Kehoe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kehoe tries a low kick but Damione Deathclaw avoids it.
Damione Deathclaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Damione Deathclaw throws a good cross that connects.
Andrew Kehoe's cut is getting worse.
Andrew Kehoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Kehoe throws a nice looking combination but Damione Deathclaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damione Deathclaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Damione Deathclaw throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kehoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kehoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Damione Deathclaw defends it nicely.
Damione Deathclaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kehoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Damione Deathclaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Kehoe's head.
Kehoe misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe gets caught napping as Damione Deathclaw dives in and scores a takedown. Kehoe manages to retain guard.
Damione Deathclaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe pulls Damione Deathclaw in to control the position.
Kehoe trying to keep a closed guard but Damione Deathclaw is proving a slippery customer.
Damione Deathclaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kehoe is keeping the position for now.
Kehoe is controlling Damione Deathclaw's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kehoe working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damione Deathclaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kehoe's hands.
Damione Deathclaw throws a hook but Kehoe avoids it easily.
Kehoe throws a combination. Damione Deathclaw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kehoe slips a straight right by Damione Deathclaw.
A shot to the liver by Kehoe. Beautiful body shot.
Kehoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kehoe throws the kick towards the body but Damione Deathclaw avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damione Deathclaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kehoe scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Damione Deathclaw. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Damione Deathclaw.
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!
Kehoe slips a jab from Damione Deathclaw.
Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damione Deathclaw.
Damione Deathclaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damione Deathclaw might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehoe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kehoe!
Kehoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Damione Deathclaw in his tracks.
Kehoe misses with a head kick.
Damione Deathclaw takes a swing at Kehoe's ribcage but misses.
Kehoe throws a head kick that misses.
Damione Deathclaw connects with a crisp jab.
Kehoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Kehoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Damione Deathclaw will feel that in the morning.
Damione Deathclaw shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Damione Deathclaw was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Damione Deathclaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Damione Deathclaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kehoe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Damione Deathclaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehoe sees it coming and defends easily.
Kehoe is positioning himself well to prevent Damione Deathclaw advancing to mount.
Damione Deathclaw wants to free his trapped foot but Kehoe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kehoe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Damione Deathclaw has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Calypso Damione Deathclaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw wants to control the pace but Kehoe is squirming around nicely.
Kehoe is trying to escape the mount.
Damione Deathclaw wants to finish this one by submission but Kehoe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Damione Deathclaw.
Damione Deathclaw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kehoe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Damione Deathclaw raining down shots from the mount!
Kehoe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kehoe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calypso Damione Deathclaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kehoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kehoe!
After winning the bout, Andrew Kehoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Lets get sweattttty betty! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws a leg kick
enabling Taphorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendricks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taphorn wants to clinch.
Taphorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendricks swings widly with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taphorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendricks misses with a leg kick.
Taphorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Taphorn does no damage.
A nice side step and Hendricks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taphorn moves away.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.
Taphorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hendricks.
Taphorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks lands with a right hand.
Hendricks clobbers Taphorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Hendricks misses
and Taphorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Taphorn does no damage.
Hendricks connects with a crisp jab.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
Taphorn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Taphorn moved away.
Hendricks scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks connects with a right hand. Taphorn shakes it off.
Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendricks.
Johnny Hendricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendricks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taphorn tries to clinch up.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Hendricks finds it's target.
Taphorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn attempts a counter takedown but Hendricks avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendricks throws out a leg kick but Taphorn moves out of range and Hendricks only half commits.
Taphorn misses with the combination.
Johnny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taphorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendricks finds it's way round the side to connect with Taphorn's head.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Taphorn checks it.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taphorn wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taphorn.
Hendricks misses the jab.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Hendricks avoids it.
Hendricks misses with a looping left.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn looks to land a combination. Hendricks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taphorn counters with a three punch combo that has Hendricks backing up. Hendricks nods at Taphorn to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Taphorn tenderised Hendricks's leg. Hendricks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taphorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taphorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taphorn takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taphorn off to one side.
Hendricks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hendricks dominated that round.
That's time! Taphorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hendricks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendricks works Taphorn's body with a nice hook.
Johnny Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taphorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Hendricks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taphorn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hendricks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taphorn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Hendricks misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taphorn thumps Hendricks with a low kick.
Hendricks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Hendricks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Hendricks swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn tries to counter with a takedown but Hendricks is quick to defend against it.
Taphorn clinches up against the cage.
Taphorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Taphorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendricks is defending well for now.
Taphorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Hendricks tries to score a body lock takedown but Taphorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taphorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Hendricks gets an underhook and turns Taphorn into the cage.
Taphorn seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hendricks is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taphorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendricks is defending well for now.
Hendricks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taphorn's elbow.
Taphorn working aggressively here.
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Taphorn trying to land knees to the body.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn just leaning against Hendricks, taking a breather.
Taphorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taphorn working aggressively here.
Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taphorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peter Taphorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hendricks.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taphorn.
Hendricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peter Taphorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taphorn throws an elbow that misses.
Hendricks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taphorn tries a body shot but Hendricks blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Taphorn has him pressed against the cage.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Taphorn controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hendricks - that landed with a thud.
Taphorn avoiding damage.
Hendricks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Hendricks.
Taphorn looking to throw knees to the head but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Hendricks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taphorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taphorn throws an elbow but it misses.
Taphorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Taphorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendricks avoids the damage to the body.
Taphorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
Taphorn prevents a body shot from Hendricks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries a knee to the head but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taphorn up against the cage.
Hendricks working hard to break the clinch.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks jabs at Taphorn's body.
Taphorn loads up on a big right hand but Hendricks slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Taphorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hendricks takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taphorn is just out of range.
Hendricks with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hendricks throws a shot to the body.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taphorn swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Donk. Hendricks catches Taphorn right on the button with a cross.
Hendricks lands a jab to Taphorn's midsection.
Taphorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taphorn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taphorn to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.
Taphorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Hendricks is pressing down on Taphorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taphorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Taphorn is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taphorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taphorn at a distance.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Taphorn saw that one coming.
Hendricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendricks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taphorn scores with a hook to the body. Hendricks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taphorn momentarily.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taphorn counters with a shoot takedown. Hendricks fights it but they end up in guard.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taphorn is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taphorn throwing strikes but missing.
Hendricks controls Taphorn momentarily but Taphorn frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taphorn thuds his right hand into Hendricks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taphorn connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taphorn feinted with a counter takedown.
Taphorn clinches up against the cage.
Taphorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taphorn crunches a lovely knee into Hendricks's ribcage.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Taphorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taphorn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Johnny Hendricks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was only putting in 71.86%'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Hoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffer takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
And Kim tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoffer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kim misses with a jab to the body
and Hoffer counters with a leg kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Hoffer throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoffer!
Hoffer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to control the pace but Hoffer is squirming around nicely.
Kim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hoffer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hoffer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffer wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hoffer uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to buck Hoffer off but Hoffer is having none of it.
Hoffer is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffer is putting a hurting on Kim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kim tries to bench press Hoffer off him but Hoffer keeps the position.
Kim manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer is just content to waste time from the top position. Kim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hoffer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoffer wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Hoffer preventing the sweep.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoffer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffer manages to get himself to full guard.
Kim won't allow Hoffer to sweep him here.
Hoffer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Hoffer wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Hoffer pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffer trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoffer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hoffer trying to control here.
Kim is looking for a kimura but Hoffer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
Hoffer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Hoffer defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is working Hoffer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoffer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoffer preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer lands a couple of elbows.
Hoffer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoffer scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoffer with a nice head shot there.
Hoffer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim controls Hoffer momentarily but Hoffer frees himself.
Kim 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.
Roberto Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoffer postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo inform us that Kim has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer stands up over Kim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoffer is in close to Kim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kim 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.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hoffer has picked Kim up and slammed him! Kim can't keep hold of the triangle and Hoffer manages to pass to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kim tries to bench press Hoffer off him but Hoffer keeps the position.
Kim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoffer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffer connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kim tries to roll over but Hoffer keeps him under control.
Hoffer is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Hoffer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Hoffer is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Hoffer lands with a punch from half guard.
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim wants to improve his position but Hoffer is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Hoffer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer prevents Kim from improving his position.
Kim moves into full guard.
Hoffer wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Hoffer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kim 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.
Hoffer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffer manages to get himself to full guard.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffer throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Hoffer lands a right hook to the body.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoffer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoffer swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim with the counter takedown but Hoffer avoids it easily.
A left lands for Hoffer.
Hoffer misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Kim misses
and Hoffer counters with a shoot takedown. Kim fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoffer stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hoffer from controlling successfully.
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim working for a triangle but Hoffer defends it easily.
Hoffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffer controls the pace.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffer postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Kim has Hoffer pulled in close to control his posture.
Kim has his foot on Hoffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoffer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kim wants to sweep here but Hoffer controlling him for the moment.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Hoffer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoffer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoffer has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Kim looking to control.
Hoffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Hoffer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoffer stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim is looking for a triangle but Hoffer pushes his legs off easily.
Hoffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoffer postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Hoffer passes Kim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffer.
Hoffer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim is not content to let Hoffer control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffer connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Hoffer thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Hoffer lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to improve his position but Hoffer is controlling well.
Hoffer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoffer prevents Kim from improving his position.
Hoffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim trying to control from the bottom.
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffer is just content to waste time from the top position. Kim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffer is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hoffer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoffer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hoffer!
Jimmy Hoffer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Roberto Kim stepped up to the mic, saying 'HOOOODOOR!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
190 lbs
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197 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klincko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping left.
Klincko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dzhumagaliev slips a straight right by Klincko.
Klincko feints and then cracks Dzhumagaliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy body kick
and Klincko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dzhumagaliev won't be happy with that.
Klincko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Klincko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Klincko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dzhumagaliev keeps working.
The ground and pound from Klincko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Klincko wants to control but Dzhumagaliev is keeping him busy.
Klincko throws an elbow but Dzhumagaliev slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzhumagaliev prevents Klincko from moving into mount.
Klincko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klincko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dzhumagaliev keeps working.
Klincko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klincko trying to control the position but Dzhumagaliev is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klincko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dzhumagaliev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A bone on bone clash there as Dzhumagaliev blocks the leg kick.
Klincko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Dzhumagaliev misses its intended target.
Klincko throws a combination that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klincko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klincko.
Klincko misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Dzhumagaliev's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko lands a front kick.
Jab, jab by Dzhumagaliev - just one landing.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Klincko moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Klincko.
A telegraphed right hand from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook to the side of Klincko's head but Klincko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klincko tries to land a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Klincko is predictable there
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.
Klincko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klincko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.
Klincko misses with a low kick as Dzhumagaliev jumps back.
Klincko misses with the combination.
Klincko throws a head kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick that knocks Klincko off balance momentarily.
Klincko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev obviously looking to wear him down.
Klincko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klincko feints and then cracks Dzhumagaliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down.
Klincko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dzhumagaliev lands a really nice looking cross but Klincko seems unphased.
Dzhumagaliev jabs Klincko right on the nose. Klincko blinks but takes it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dzhumagaliev.
A head kick by Klincko misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp one two that drops Klincko! Dzhumagaliev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Klincko to his feet! Klincko is in big trouble!
Klincko is rocked!
Klincko tries to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves his leg out of the way.
Klincko is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzhumagaliev finish him?
Klincko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Klincko throws a head kick that misses.
Klincko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dzhumagaliev.
No joy there for Klincko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klincko misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Klincko 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.
Klincko throws a head kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Klincko seems to have recovered his senses.
Klincko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid it.
Klincko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dzhumagaliev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klincko.
Klincko misses with a hook
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Klincko! Dzhumagaliev lets Klincko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Klincko staying out of range there.
Klincko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Klincko looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook. Klincko ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev steps in with a hook that catches Klincko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dzhumagaliev follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Klincko looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duck Tycoon and Troy Lancaster. Tycoon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rubber Ducky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tycoon.
Some bone on bone action there as Tycoon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Lancaster tries to get set, Tycoon tries to push him back and clinch up but Lancaster manages to avoid the attempt.
Tycoon misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster darts in trying to clinch
and Tycoon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tycoon throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tycoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon tries to sprawl but Lancaster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tycoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lancaster with the ground and pound but Tycoon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tycoon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lancaster lands a couple of digs.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Tycoon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tycoon pushing down on Lancaster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tycoon wants to take a breather but Lancaster is having none of it.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster is staying active underneath Tycoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lancaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancaster is looking to control Tycoon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Lancaster keeping hold of Tycoon's head, controlling as best he can.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Lancaster keeping control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tycoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tycoon wants it to stay on the feet.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Lancaster tries to get set, Tycoon tries to push him back and clinch up but Lancaster manages to avoid the attempt.
Tycoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tycoon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tycoon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tycoon scores with a nice body kick.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lancaster if he has to take too many more of those.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tycoon.
Lancaster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Duck Tycoon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Tycoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lancaster sizes up Tycoon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tycoon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancaster under the eye.
Tycoon looks for the body kick but Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster wants to counter the offense by Tycoon and move into the clinch position.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tycoon sets himself, and Lancaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Tycoon avoids it this time.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Tycoon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tycoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tycoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Tycoon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a hook but Tycoon avoids it easily.
Tycoon keeps the fight on the outside.
And Tycoon counters with a quick kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Tycoon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tycoon. That did some damage!
Lancaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in The Jungle Elite MMA inform me that Lancaster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tycoon wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Tycoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tycoon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tycoon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tycoon trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster wants to stand but Tycoon is controlling the position.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon advances to half guard.
Tycoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lancaster sees it coming and defends easily.
Tycoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura here.
Tycoon wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tycoon's waist but Tycoon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancaster off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tycoon.
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Tycoon circles away.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tycoon moves away.
Duck Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Tycoon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster has Tycoon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Tycoon.
Tycoon blocking some punches.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Tycoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tycoon.
Tycoon prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Tycoon tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon controls the action.
Tycoon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Tycoon trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster goes for a takedown attempt but Tycoon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Duck Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Tycoon.
Lancaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
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 Duck Tycoon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Tycoon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tycoon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tycoon blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lancaster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tycoons head.
Tycoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tycoon's elbow.
Tycoon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lancaster blocks it with crossed arms.
Lancaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tycoon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tycoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Tycoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster is working Tycoon over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster is looking for a takedown.
Troy Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster avoiding damage as Tycoon throws knees to the body.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tycoon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duck Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster is leaning against Tycoon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster slowing the pace effectively.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Lancaster to work.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Tycoon's ribcage. Tycoon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon tries a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tycoon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tycoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tycoon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tycoon.
Lancaster throws a right hand that Tycoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tycoon also avoids with ease.
Lancaster closes the distance and pushes Tycoon back into the cage.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tycoon pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancaster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tycoon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a combination. Tycoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Tycoon off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Tycoon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws an elbow that misses.
Tycoon missing with knees to the body.
Tycoon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Tycoon trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Tycoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Tycoon gets underhooks to prevent Lancaster's takedown attempt.
A short right from Tycoon.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Tycoon.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Tycoon blocking some punches.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Tycoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster managing to block the knees to the body from Tycoon.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tycoon or not.
Tycoon looking to throw knees to the head but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tycoon.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lancaster 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Lancaster!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatherer comes into the arena with Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Bane!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatherer blocks a head kick by Bane.
Bane misses with a leg kick
and Gatherer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
Bane ducks under a wild hook from Gatherer.
Bane missing with a left hand there. Gatherer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatherer lands a nice hook to Bane's body. Bane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bane misses with a leg kick.
Bane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gatherer slips under a jab from Bane.
Gatherer throws out a loose jab but Bane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bane stuns Gatherer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gatherer loads up on a big right hand but Bane slips the punch.
Bane rushes Gatherer and presses him up against the cage.
Gatherer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bane swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatherer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatherer working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Bane 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.
Gatherer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane is working Gatherer over against the cage.
Gatherer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bane lands with a cross.
Gatherer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gatherer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gatherer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bane misses with a looping left.
Bane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatherer.
Gatherer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bane takes a step back to recover.
Bane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatherer's calf.
Gatherer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bane throws out a loose jab but Gatherer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bane moves away from the strike by Gatherer.
Gatherer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatherer throwing a counter right hand but Bane manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bane blocks a head kick by Gatherer.
Bane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gatherer pushes Bane up against the cage in a clinch.
Gatherer blocking some punches.
Bane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bane blocks an uppercut.
Bane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bane misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatherer lands an uppercut.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gatherer.
Bane struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatherer controls his hands.
Bane tries a body shot but Gatherer blocks it.
Gatherer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bane controls his hands.
Bane working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatherer.
Bane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatherer backwards.
Bane lands a shot to the body.
Gatherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Bane.
Bane tries to throw a body punch but Gatherer avoids it by throwing Bane back against the cage.
Bane lands with a right to the head.
Bane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bane misses with a punch on the inside.
Bane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gatherer is breathing heavily.
Bane working aggressively here.
Gatherer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bane lands with a right to the head.
Gatherer blocks a body shot from Bane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane cracks Gatherer with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Hunter Gatherer has been cut.
Bane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatherer is rocked!
Bane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Gatherer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bane throws a big uppercut that drops Gatherer! More strikes from Bane and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gatherer lies dazed against the cage as Bane celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Bane!
Our winner, Lucas Bane, 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 Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die for Metal. Roberto Sturmpruegel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturmpruegel is out of range and Jalovaara settles back down.
Sturmpruegel cracks Jalovaara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jalovaara misses with a low kick.
Sturmpruegel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sturmpruegel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jalovaara fails with a takedown attempt.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara takes one on the button.
Sturmpruegel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmpruegel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara misses with a straight right.
Sturmpruegel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jalovaara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Jalovaara is looking to land body kicks.
Sturmpruegel takes a swing at Jalovaara's ribcage but misses.
Jaska Jalovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalovaara throws a shot from downtown. Sturmpruegel moves away and avoids it.
Sturmpruegel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Jalovaara does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalovaara.
A big left from Sturmpruegel misses.
Sturmpruegel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturmpruegel moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturmpruegel! But no joy.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Jalovaara finds it's way through Sturmpruegel's defenses.
Both fighters circling a little - Jalovaara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sturmpruegel throws a solid leg kick but Jalovaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturmpruegel.
Jalovaara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jalovaara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturmpruegel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jalovaara misses with a kick to the body.
Sturmpruegel throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalovaara.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara throws a looping overhand right but Sturmpruegel ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturmpruegel slips a jab from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a head kick but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Jalovaara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jalovaara misses with a low kick as Sturmpruegel jumps back.
Jalovaara looks to land a left hand but Sturmpruegel moved out of range nicely.
Sturmpruegel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jalovaara works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturmpruegel checks a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmpruegel is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Jalovaara.
Jalovaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalovaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalovaara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmpruegel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel digs a good body shot into Jalovaara's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturmpruegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild body shot.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmpruegel unleashes a big counter combination but Jalovaara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sturmpruegel punishes Jalovaara's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturmpruegel scores with a jab to the head.
Sturmpruegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jalovaara throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jalovaara tries to counter with a takedown but Sturmpruegel is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jalovaara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalovaara throws a lazy right hand but Sturmpruegel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jalovaara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturmpruegel avoids the head kick by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturmpruegel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jalovaara scrambles back to his feet.
Sturmpruegel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jalovaara with a poor takedown
and Sturmpruegel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Jalovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Sturmpruegel.
Jalovaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmpruegel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jalovaara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick that misses.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a straight left.
As Jalovaara backs off Sturmpruegel throws a huge counter combo but Jalovaara manages to avoid it all.
Sturmpruegel swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Sturmpruegel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sturmpruegel jabs at Jalovaara's body.
Sturmpruegel digs a good hook to Jalovaara's body.
Sturmpruegel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturmpruegel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jalovaara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturmpruegel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Sturmpruegel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturmpruegel throws a sloppy head kick and Jalovaara moves out of range easily.
Jalovaara throws a lazy head kick
and Sturmpruegel counters with a right hand to the body.
Jalovaara blocks a leg kick.
Jalovaara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sturmpruegel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jalovaara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberto Sturmpruegel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmpruegel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturmpruegel moves away from the strike by Jalovaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel misses with a looping left.
Jalovaara attempts a counter takedown but Sturmpruegel avoids it well and moves away.
Sturmpruegel misses with a looping left.
Jalovaara catches Sturmpruegel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jalovaara throws a shot from downtown. Sturmpruegel moves away and avoids it.
Sturmpruegel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jalovaara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturmpruegel.
Jalovaara misses with a looping right.
Sturmpruegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalovaara moves away.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmpruegel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmpruegel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmpruegel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturmpruegel walks into a stiff left hand from Jalovaara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmpruegel moves out of range of the leg kick from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
Jalovaara lands with a cross.
Sturmpruegel slaps away a takedown attempt from Jalovaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sturmpruegel checks a low kick from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a solid leg kick but Sturmpruegel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jalovaara throws a chopping leg kick but Sturmpruegel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a body kick.
Jalovaara shoots in and drives through. Sturmpruegel sprawls well.
Jalovaara backing away here, and Sturmpruegel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturmpruegel misses with a head kick.
Sturmpruegel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jalovaara on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmpruegel connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturmpruegel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara scores with a jab.
Sturmpruegel avoids a kick to the body.
Jalovaara throws a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head but Sturmpruegel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmpruegel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jalovaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturmpruegel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Sturmpruegel motions for Jalovaara to come forward. Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalovaara throws a big shot that misses.
Jalovaara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jalovaara lands a leg kick that knocks Sturmpruegel off balance momentarily.
Sturmpruegel thumps Jalovaara with a low kick.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a low kick but Jalovaara avoids it.
Sturmpruegel cracks Jalovaara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Jaska Jalovaara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sturmpruegel thuds his right hand into Jalovaara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturmpruegel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturmpruegel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jalovaara tries to clinch up but Sturmpruegel circles away and keeps his distance.
Sturmpruegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel throws a jab when Jalovaara was well out of range.
Sturmpruegel throws a low kick, looking for Jalovaara's leg but Jalovaara calmly moves out of range.
Jalovaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalovaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturmpruegel. Sturmpruegel obviously looking to wear him down.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel avoids the head kick by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturmpruegel is just out of range.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild body shot.
Sturmpruegel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturmpruegel defending well as Jalovaara loads up on a big left hand.
Sturmpruegel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jalovaara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturmpruegel's sensitive parts.
Sturmpruegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalovaara manages to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel avoids the head kick by Jalovaara.
Both fighters circling a little - Jalovaara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sturmpruegel lands a big head kick that sends Jalovaara tumbling to the mat! Sturmpruegel takes a step backwards and waves Jalovaara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jalovaara is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmpruegel punishes Jalovaara's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Jalovaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jalovaara gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalovaara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jalovaara throwing strikes but missing.
Jalovaara seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturmpruegel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sturmpruegel 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.
Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalovaara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sturmpruegel's guard.
Jalovaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel is looking to improve his position.
Jalovaara seems to be looking for submissions.
Jalovaara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jalovaara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmpruegel's head.
Sturmpruegel wants to improve his position but Jalovaara is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturmpruegel tries a quick counter leg kick but Jalovaara is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jalovaara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturmpruegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick that misses.
Jalovaara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturmpruegel throws a big counter head kick but Jalovaara avoids it with no problem.
Jalovaara throws a looping overhand right but Sturmpruegel ducks down to avoid it.
Jalovaara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jalovaara or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturmpruegel, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Sturmpruegel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice shot that snaps Jalovaara's head back.
Sturmpruegel ducks under a wild hook from Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel connects with a crisp jab.
Sturmpruegel scores with a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Sturmpruegel.
I think Sturmpruegel 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaska Jalovaara!
After winning the bout, Jaska Jalovaara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole's entrance music is Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Margera's choice of entrance music: Clutch - The Regulator. This should be fireworks!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes one to the side of the head.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Margera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole jabs Margera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Margera tries to score with a low kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moves his leg out of the way.
Kamakawiwo Ole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Margera to the mat! Margera manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakawiwo Ole throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamakawiwo Ole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
Margera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to pass the guard but Margera is keeping the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Margera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a strike but Margera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kamakawiwo Ole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Margera's guard.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamakawiwo Ole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera is trying to control the position but Kamakawiwo Ole postures up.
Kamakawiwo Ole 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.
Kamakawiwo Ole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to move into half guard but instead Margera has managed to sweep!
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Margera passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera prevents Kamakawiwo Ole from improving his position.
Kamakawiwo Ole gets full guard.
Margera works over Kamakawiwo Ole with some ground and pound from guard.
Margera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamakawiwo Ole on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to improve position but can't.
Margera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Margera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Margera trying to control the position but Kamakawiwo Ole is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to get back to half guard.
Margera trying to control the position but Kamakawiwo Ole is working away.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking for a sweep.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kamakawiwo Ole staying out of range there.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a nice strike.
Bam Margera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Margera - just one landing.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a wild body kick that Margera sees coming a mile off.
Margera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Margera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Margera can pounce on him.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Kamakawiwo Ole slips the punch.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakawiwo Ole staying out of range there.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Margera sprawls and moves away.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Kamakawiwo Ole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Margera. That one must have hurt.
Margera moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamakawiwo Ole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Margera on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a right hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a body punch.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to control Margera's arms but Margera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamakawiwo Ole has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamakawiwo Ole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Kamakawiwo Ole jumps guard but Margera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Margera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamakawiwo Ole backwards.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Kamakawiwo Ole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamakawiwo Ole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Margera as Kamakawiwo Ole tries to tie him up.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera throws a head punch that misses.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Margera.
Margera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole breaks the clinch.
Margera tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Margera takes one to the chin there.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera scores with a body shot.
Margera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamakawiwo Ole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera is still trying to improve position.
Kamakawiwo Ole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking to sit in guard and control but Margera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've been hearing good reports from Kamakawiwo Ole'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.
Margera preventing the sweep.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Margera is sitting in close to Kamakawiwo Ole's body. Kamakawiwo Ole has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Margera is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Margera is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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