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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mulroon Deforz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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177 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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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
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Deforz misses with a leg kick
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Deforz lands with a slapping head kick.
Deforz misses with a leg kick
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
Deforz feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
Durden misses the jab.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden moves out of range as Deforz throws a body kick.
Deforz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Deforz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deforz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deforz moves into the clinch successfully.
Deforz tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Deforz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deforzs head.
Durden throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden wants to get back to striking at distance but Deforz won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durden as Deforz tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deforz lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deforz misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Deforz.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deforz throws a right hand that misses
and Durden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deforz's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Deforz misses the target.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses.
Durden misses with the combination.
Deforz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden throws a push kick but Deforz slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deforz in his tracks.
That kick from Deforz tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Deforz's defenses.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden avoids the head kick by Deforz.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
A big right from Durden misses.
Deforz throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
enabling Deforz to counter with a crisp jab.
Deforz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deforz throws a body kick that misses
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Deforz 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a leg kick that misses.
Deforz staying out of range there.
Deforz misses with a leg kick
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Deforz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deforz in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deforz. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deforz throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Durden with a hook.
Durden throws a hook but Deforz blocks it.
Deforz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deforz tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deforz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Deforz throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Deforz has managed to clinch.
Durden blocks a body shot from Deforz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deforz connects with a single shot there.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deforz moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Deforz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durden's sensitive parts.
Deforz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deforz connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deforz motions for Durden to come forward. Deforz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Deforz.
As Durden backs away, Deforz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Deforz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deforz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Deforz's ribs.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deforz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deforz.
Deforz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deforz lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Deforz moved out of range.
Deforz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Deforz.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deforz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deforz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden takes a swing at Deforz's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden takes one to the chin there.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Deforz. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Deforz misses the target.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deforz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deforz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
Deforz throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Deforz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
Deforz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Deforz is looking to land body kicks.
Durden throws out a counter right but Deforz avoids it with no problem.
Durden swings for the body but Deforz moves out of range.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Deforz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deforz checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Deforz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deforz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deforz defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Deforz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Deforz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deforz throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Deforz throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyler Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durden's calf.
Deforz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Deforz is wise to it.
Durden avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Deforz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deforz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Deforz misses with a hook.
Deforz misses with a double jab.
Deforz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deforz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deforz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deforz can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a leg kick
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deforz ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Deforz wants to clinch.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deforz just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Deforz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Deforz slips a straight right by Durden.
Deforz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deforz misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Deforz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deforz misses with a hook
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Deforz misses with a body kick.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Deforz moved out of range.
As Durden tries to get set, Deforz tries to push him back and clinch up but Durden manages to avoid the attempt.
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deforz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden misses with a kick to the body
and Deforz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deforz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durden.
Deforz throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deforz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden tries to move into range but Deforz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deforz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Deforz settles back down.
Deforz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Deforz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deforz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deforz wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz misses with a low kick.
Deforz connects with a jab.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deforz tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Deforz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Deforz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deforz.
Deforz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Deforz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deforz misses with a low kick.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deforz. That did some damage!
Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Deforz misses the target.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
Durden thumps Deforz with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deforz is looking to counter the offense by Durden and move into the clinch.
Deforz thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
and Durden counters with a nice leg kick.
Durden with a nice cross.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Deforz.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deforz manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Deforz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Deforz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Deforz steps away.
Deforz misses with a head kick.
Deforz misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Deforz is out of range.
Deforz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Deforz misses with a jab to the body
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Durden.
Deforz slips a jab from Durden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durden 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raunio comes to the cage accompanied by The Drugs Don't Work. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raunio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raunio cracks the inside of Webb Jr's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Raunio.
Webb Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raunio's head backwards.
Raunio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raunio misses with a right hand
and Webb Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raunio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Webb Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raunio.
Raunio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raunio throws a jab but it's blocked by Webb Jr.
A left lands for Webb Jr.
Raunio throws a right hand that misses
and Webb Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Webb Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raunio stuns Webb Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Webb Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raunio.
Webb Jr stuns Raunio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Webb Jr connects with the punch.
Raunio scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb Jr lands a head shot.
Webb Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raunio circles away quickly and effectively.
Webb Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Webb Jr misses with a looping left.
Webb Jr swings for the body but Raunio moves out of range.
Raunio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Webb Jr 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.
Webb Jr throws a looping overhand right but Raunio ducks down to avoid it.
Rauli Raunio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raunio manages to avoid it.
Raunio throws a series of strikes that have Webb Jr backpedaling.
Webb Jr looks to land a left hand but Raunio moved out of range nicely.
Raunio tries to move into range but Webb Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raunio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Webb Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Webb Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raunio keeps Webb Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Webb Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Webb Jr. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr looks to throw the jab but Raunio is out of range.
Webb Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Webb Jr misses with a wild combination.
Raunio clinches with his opponent.
Webb Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raunio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raunio keeps control of Webb Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Webb Jr.
Raunio gets through Webb Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Webb Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raunio backwards.
Raunio lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raunio as Webb Jr tries to tie him up.
Raunio throws a punch but it's blocked by Webb Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raunio's elbow.
Webb Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Webb Jr.
Webb Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raunio backwards.
Webb Jr misses with the head strike.
Webb Jr working aggressively here.
Webb Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raunio tries a body shot but Webb Jr blocks it.
Raunio lands an uppercut.
Raunio is leaning against Webb Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raunio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Webb Jr is defending well.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raunio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Webb Jr can turn it around.
Webb Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raunio lands a nice uppercut.
Raunio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb Jr throws a body punch but Raunio moves out of range.
Raunio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Webb Jr.
Webb Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raunio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raunio scores with a push kick.
Raunio tries to clinch up.
Raunio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Webb Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raunio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb Jr is fending him off so far but Raunio persists. Nope, Webb Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauli Raunio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raunio lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raunio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raunio cracks Webb Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Webb Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raunio misses with a wild body shot.
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 Rauli Raunio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raunio misses with a head kick.
Webb Jr scores with a body shot.
Webb Jr misses with an uppercut. Raunio saw that one coming.
Raunio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raunio tries to clinch but Webb Jr moves out of range.
Webb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Raunio misses
and Webb Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Webb Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Webb Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raunio manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Raunio is predictable there
and Webb Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Webb Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raunio motions for Webb Jr to come forward. Raunio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Webb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb Jr lands with a hook. Raunio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raunio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raunio scores with the left hand. Webb Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raunio throws an off balance right hand
and Webb Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Webb Jr tries to land a front kick but Raunio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raunio attempts a counter takedown but Webb Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Raunio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Webb Jr.
Raunio throws a leg kick but Webb Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Webb Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raunio misses with a kick to the body
and Webb Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raunio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raunio tries a head kick but it misses.
Webb Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raunio misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raunio. Webb Jr shrugs it off though.
Raunio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webb Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Raunio avoids the body shot from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimmy Webb Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raunio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Webb Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr throws a right and a left that Raunio avoids nicely.
Webb Jr blocks a head kick by Raunio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb Jr cracks Raunio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raunio throws a leg kick
and Webb Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Raunio is rocked!
Webb Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Raunio off balance momentarily.
Oh Raunio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raunio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Webb Jr can pounce on him.
Raunio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Webb Jr gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Webb Jr gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webb Jr is on top in guard.
Webb Jr wants to pass the guard but Raunio is keeping the position.
Raunio seems to have got his legs back now.
Raunio keeping moving, preventing Webb Jr from controlling successfully.
Webb Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raunio is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Raunio holds on and takes a little breather.
Raunio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Webb Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Webb Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raunio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Webb Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four 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.
Raunio trying to control but Webb Jr is working from the bottom.
Raunio landing with the ground and pound.
Webb Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Raunio should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Webb Jr has tightened it up now! Raunio should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Webb Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. El Chavo 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavo avoids a kick to the body.
Chavo tries to counter with a takedown but Richards is quick to defend against it.
Richards throws a nice head kick!
It looks like El Chavo has been cut.
Chavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavo walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Chavo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Chavo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chavo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavo leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards connects with a looping right hand.
Richards pushes Chavo up against the cage in a clinch.
Chavo stalling against the cage.
Chavo has Richards pressed against the cage, preventing Richards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavo controls his hands.
Richards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richards is trying to push Chavo away but Chavo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavo is pressed up against the cage. Richards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavo down to the mat. Chavo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Chavo moves out of range easily.
Chavo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richards sprawls and moves away.
Richards misses with a looping left.
Chavo blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo checks a leg kick.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Chavo blocks a low kick nicely.
Richards connects with an inside leg kick.
Richards throws a push kick but Chavo slaps the foot to one side.
Chavo misses the shot to the body.
Chavo missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards is trying to counter with his kicks.
Richards throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
Richards has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Chavo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Richards wants to stand and escape but Chavo is having none of it.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards wants to improve his position but instead Chavo has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chavo thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Chavo slips a nice elbow through Richards's hands, connecting with Richards's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is trying to stand back up but Chavo is controlling him
Richards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chavo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chavo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chavo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying desperately to improve position.
Chavo looking to ground and pound but Richards is blocking nicely.
Richards is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chavo lands a big shot to the head and Richards winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). El Chavo!
El Chavo 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Merlin. Xantos Aremis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis throws the left hand but Sorsa avoids the punch easily.
Sorsa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aremis misses with a body shot.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aremis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sorsa.
Sorsa missing with a left hand there. Aremis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aremis lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Aremis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aremis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sorsa connects with a nice looking jab.
Aremis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aremis loads up on a big right hand but Sorsa slips the punch.
Aremis misses with a looping left.
Sorsa with the counter takedown but Aremis avoids it easily.
Aremis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aremis wants to clinch up but Sorsa keeps it at a distance.
Sorsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sorsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aremis.
Aremis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis ducks under a wild hook from Sorsa.
Aremis scores with a jab. Sorsa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aremis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Sorsa blocks the low kick.
Sorsa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis takes a swing at Sorsa's ribcage but misses.
Sorsa shoots in and drives through. Aremis sprawls well.
As Sorsa tries to get set, Aremis tries to push him back and clinch up but Sorsa manages to avoid the attempt.
Xantos Aremis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aremis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorsa's head.
Sorsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sorsa slips a straight right by Aremis.
Sorsa feints the counter takedown.
Aremis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorsa at a distance.
Sorsa jabs at Aremis's body.
A big right from Aremis misses.
Sorsa moves forwards but Aremis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sorsa feints and as Aremis raises his hands in defense, Sorsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aremis looking for a sweep. Not yet Aremis, not yet.
Aremis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aremis slips a nice elbow through Sorsa's hands, connecting with Sorsa's forehead.
Aremis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aremis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is trying to maintain the position but Aremis is very close to passing his half guard.
Aremis throwing shots but Sorsa is blocking nicely.
Aremis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aremis throws a strike but Sorsa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sorsa pulls Aremis in close to prevent any damage.
Sorsa trying to keep a closed guard but Aremis is proving a slippery customer.
Aremis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sorsa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aremis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa working a defensive guard here.
Aremis wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Aremis'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.
Aremis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sorsa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aremis rather than just go for the knockout.
Aremis scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aremis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sorsa doesn't seem bothered though.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aremis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aremis lands a glancing blow to the side of Sorsa's head.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aremis lands with a nice body punch.
Aremis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aremis takes one to the chin there.
Sorsa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sorsa is rocked!
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Aremis lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xantos Aremis!
Our winner, Xantos Aremis, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le comes to the cage accompanied by Untouchable . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 25 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dumbass McWeakhands!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWeakhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWeakhands closes the distance and clinches.
Le lands a hook that snaps the head of McWeakhands backwards.
Le misses with a hook to the ribs.
McWeakhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, McWeakhands scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le blocks an uppercut.
McWeakhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le lands a left hand.
McWeakhands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Le lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McWeakhands backwards.
McWeakhands has a couple of punches blocked by Le.
McWeakhands blocks an elbow strike.
Le blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le scores a nice knee to the body.
Le lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Le utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McWeakhands looks winded!
Le tries to land knees in the clinch but McWeakhands avoids the damage to the body.
Le scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Le's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Le is leaning against McWeakhands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le blocking some punches.
Le lands an elbow that stopped McWeakhands in his tracks for a moment.
Le throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McWeakhands blocks it with crossed arms.
Le can't find room to land a body shot as McWeakhands controls the action.
McWeakhands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Le working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le blocking some punches.
Le lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
Le working McWeakhands over with knees to the body.
McWeakhands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
McWeakhands breaks the clinch.
McWeakhands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Le scores with a shot to the body.
Le's corner calls for a 1-2. Le obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McWeakhands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands slips under a jab from Le.
McWeakhands checks a low kick from Le.
McWeakhands has managed to clinch.
Le doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWeakhands is leaning against Le and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
McWeakhands throws a punch but it's blocked by Le.
McWeakhands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le backwards.
McWeakhands breaks from the clinch.
Le scores with a body shot.
McWeakhands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McWeakhands loads up on a big right hand but Le slips the punch.
McWeakhands misses with the body kick
and Le counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McWeakhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le manages to avoid it.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Le moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for McWeakhands. That snapped Le's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands looks to land a left hand but Le moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Le.
Le throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McWeakhands misses with a looping left.
Le works the jab nicely.
McWeakhands clinches up against the cage.
Le leaning against his opponent.
McWeakhands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Le swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le blocking some punches.
Le lands a right hand that snaps the head of McWeakhands backwards.
Le working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McWeakhands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McWeakhands misses with a hook. Le ducked under it nicely.
McWeakhands throws a hook but Le blocks it.
McWeakhands cracks Le with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWeakhands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
McWeakhands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Le misses.
Le feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McWeakhands sprawling to the canvas! McWeakhands rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Le finish him?!
McWeakhands is rocked!
McWeakhands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McWeakhands is still on wobbly legs! Can Le finish him?
Le works McWeakhands's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Le.
Le scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McWeakhands doesn't seem bothered though.
McWeakhands glances at the clock... BAM! Le nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends McWeakhands crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, McWeakhands is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cung Le!
Cung Le took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei comes to the cage accompanied by Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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36
167 lbs
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157 lbs
24 - 14 - 2 |
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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
39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Sativa Sensei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Conan Cross!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sensei misses.
Sensei throws a good cross that connects.
Cross throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sensei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sensei missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross lands with a straight right. Sensei didn't see that one coming.
Conan Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Cross 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.
Good shot there by Cross.
Nice body kick there by Cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross misses the jab.
Sensei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sensei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been told by Sensei's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cross throws a one two combo.
Cross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cross.
Sensei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross connects with an inside leg kick.
Sensei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Conan Cross has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cross frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sensei wants to control but Cross is having none of it.
Sensei avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cross.
Cross controlling from the full mount.
Cross looking to finish Sensei with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sensei!
Sensei is desperately trying to improve his position but Cross has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Cross connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sensei is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is bucking up trying to escape but Cross cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Cross raining down shots from the mount!
Sensei working to try and regain half guard.
Sensei takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cross working Sensei over with strikes here.
Cross raining down shots from the mount!
Cross looking to control but Sensei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross with good strikes from the mount here!
Sensei is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sensei is working hard here to advance position.
Cross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sensei is looking to escape.
Sensei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sensei defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cross works his way into side control.
Sensei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sensei defending against the ground and pound.
Cross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sensei is looking to regain half guard here but Cross keeps moving and retains side control.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Sensei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sensei wants to get back to his feet but Cross is dominant here and he's now got Sensei's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conan Cross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Sensei.
Sensei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cross slips under a jab from Sensei.
Sensei tries to score with a low kick but Cross moves his leg out of the way.
Cross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sensei has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Sensei as he connects with a hook.
Sensei tries to score with a low kick but Cross moves his leg out of the way.
Cross fakes the leg kick and cracks Sensei in the body.
Cross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sensei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Sensei is out of range.
Cross throws a leg kick
and Sensei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sensei swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sensei.
Sensei throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sensei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross throws a combination. Sensei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conan Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Sensei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sensei lands with a good body shot.
Sativa Sensei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
Cross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sensei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Sensei ducks down to avoid it.
Cross connects with a right hand. Sensei shakes it off.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Sensei misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Cross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sensei doesn't seem bothered though.
Cross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sensei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sensei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei takes one to the chin there.
Sensei takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Sensei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sensei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cross thinking.
Sensei missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sensei checks a leg kick nicely.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
Sensei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sensei throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross throws a leg kick which misses Sensei's front leg but catches the back leg as Sensei tries to avoid it.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cross!
Sensei throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sensei.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
Sensei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cross.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross misses the jab.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Cross lands a really nice looking cross but Sensei seems unphased.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sensei misses with a series of wild punches.
Sensei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei tries to counter by clinching up but Cross breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei blocks a head kick by Cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross misses with a straight left.
Sensei is looking to counter the offense by Cross and move into the clinch.
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sensei.
Cross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sensei wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Sensei 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.
Sensei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sensei clobbers Cross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sensei's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross scores with a jab to the head.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sativa Sensei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Cross.
Sensei tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conan Cross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Conan Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sensei.
Sensei stuffs the takedown.
Sensei is looking to counter the offense by Cross and move into the clinch.
Cross throws a shot to the body.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Sensei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cross takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cross cracks Sensei with an open hand slap.
Cross dips to his left and cracks Sensei with an uppercut!
Cross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sensei's guard.
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!
Cross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sensei is trying to keep Cross in close.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Sensei has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cross's guard.
Cross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sensei is looking to work some ground and pound but Cross has wrist control.
Sensei wants to stand but Cross is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sensei won't allow Cross to sweep him here.
Sensei trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sensei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Sativa Sensei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross is controlling Sensei's posture.
Sensei trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sensei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cross.
Sensei throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross scores with a nice strike.
Cross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sensei counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross misses with the body kick
and Sensei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sensei moves out of range of the body kick.
Cross misses with a body shot
and Sensei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sensei looks for the body kick but Cross saw that one coming.
Sensei throws a push kick but Cross slaps the foot to one side.
Sensei misses with a hook.
Sensei slips a straight right by Cross.
Sensei misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Cross finds it's target.
Cross jabs at Sensei's body.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sensei. That's going to slow Cross down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Sensei's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Cross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cross feints the counter takedown.
Sensei throws a body kick that misses.
Sensei misses with a straight left.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body kick there by Cross.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Sensei's shoulder, as Sensei tries to avoid the shot.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Cross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Cross.
Cross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sensei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cross.
Sensei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cross.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
Sensei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conan Cross.
Well Cross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthanier has chosen P.O.D. - Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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29
188 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramus Arthanier!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with an inside leg kick.
Arthanier looks to land a body kick but Oudomphonephaivanh moved away.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks for the body kick but Arthanier saw that one coming.
Oudomphonephaivanh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oudomphonephaivanh works Arthanier's body with a nice hook.
Arthanier checks a low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Oudomphonephaivanh tenderised Arthanier's leg. Arthanier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a swing at Arthanier's ribcage but misses.
Arthanier throws a series of strikes that have Oudomphonephaivanh backpedaling.
Oudomphonephaivanh 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oudomphonephaivanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arthanier looks to land a left hand but Oudomphonephaivanh moved out of range nicely.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with the body kick
and Arthanier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oudomphonephaivanh won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Arthanier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthanier scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier working the ground and pound but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the strikes.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Oudomphonephaivanh parries the strikes from Arthanier easily there. Arthanier is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oudomphonephaivanh to escape.
Arthanier throws a strike aimed at the side of Oudomphonephaivanh's head but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it well.
Arthanier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oudomphonephaivanh parries the strikes from Arthanier easily there. Arthanier is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oudomphonephaivanh to escape.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to regain half guard here but Arthanier keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oudomphonephaivanh is not content to let Arthanier control the position.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oudomphonephaivanh is not content to let Arthanier control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier working the ground and pound from side control.
Arthanier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to get back to half guard.
Arthanier working away.
Arthanier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arthanier scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Arthanier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to reverse the position.
Arthanier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oudomphonephaivanh some visible discomfort.
Arthanier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oudomphonephaivanh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oudomphonephaivanh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arthanier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arthanier landing a few strikes.
Arthanier landing a few strikes.
The strikes coming from Arthanier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Arthanier wants to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him busy.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh has one of Arthanier's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Arthanier wants to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him busy.
Arthanier looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Oudomphonephaivanh is avoiding damage well.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Arthanier in side control, throwing shots but Oudomphonephaivanh defends.
Arthanier is looking to take a break and control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arthanier cracks Oudomphonephaivanh with a big elbow.
Oudomphonephaivanh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arthanier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramus Arthanier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to throw the jab but Arthanier is out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a hook but Arthanier avoids it easily.
Arthanier tests Oudomphonephaivanh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arthanier.
Arthanier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arthanier slips a jab and a cross from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with an inside leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Arthanier slips a jab from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier feints the counter takedown.
Arthanier thumps Oudomphonephaivanh with a low kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arthanier. That one must have hurt.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh is winning the standup battle so far.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arthanier manages to avoid it.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a body kick but Arthanier moved away.
Nice jab there from Arthanier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a hook but Arthanier avoids it easily.
Arthanier throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arthanier.
Oudomphonephaivanh's corner calls for a 1-2. Oudomphonephaivanh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to land a leg kick but Arthanier is out of range.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arthanier just misses with a punch to the body.
Arthanier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to clinch.
Arthanier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arthanier defending well as Oudomphonephaivanh loads up on a big left hand.
Arthanier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to clinch up.
Arthanier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oudomphonephaivanh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arthanier under the eye.
Arthanier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oudomphonephaivanh missing with a left hand there. Arthanier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthanier feints the counter takedown.
Arthanier checks a low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
That kick from Arthanier tenderised Oudomphonephaivanh's leg. Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body shot but no joy.
Arthanier is looking to chop away at Oudomphonephaivanh's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oudomphonephaivanh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier throws the kick towards the body but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Oudomphonephaivanh.
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!
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a hook.
Arthanier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a nice body kick.
Arthanier misses with a takedown attempt - Oudomphonephaivanh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arthanier misses with an uppercut. Oudomphonephaivanh saw that one coming.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arthanier was well out of range. Poor timing from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier cracks Oudomphonephaivanh with a good jab.
Arthanier scores with a punch to the head.
Arthanier misses with a two punch combination.
Arthanier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arthanier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oudomphonephaivanh defends it well.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a straight left.
Oudomphonephaivanh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws a right hand that Oudomphonephaivanh ducks under and follows up with a left that Oudomphonephaivanh also avoids with ease.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arthanier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to work over Arthanier's front leg with a kick but Arthanier checks it.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a low kick but Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier walks into a left hand.
Arthanier misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Oudomphonephaivanh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arthanier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes one on the button.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a low kick.
Arthanier throws a head kick but Oudomphonephaivanh moves out of range.
Arthanier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arthanier ducks under a wild hook from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Some bone on bone action there as Arthanier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arthanier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Oudomphonephaivanh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arthanier doesn't seem phased though.
Oudomphonephaivanh checks a leg kick nicely.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to score with a low kick but Arthanier moves his leg out of the way.
Arthanier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arthanier moves away.
Arthanier with the counter takedown but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it easily.
Arthanier misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Oudomphonephaivanh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oudomphonephaivanh thuds a left hand into Arthanier's body.
Arthanier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oudomphonephaivanh but Oudomphonephaivanh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with a body shot.
Arthanier misses with an uppercut. Oudomphonephaivanh saw that one coming.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh delivers a nice body kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a left hand but Arthanier moved out of range nicely.
Oudomphonephaivanh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arthanier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arthanier thuds his right hand into Oudomphonephaivanh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oudomphonephaivanh fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oudomphonephaivanh gets caught napping as Arthanier dives in and scores a takedown. Oudomphonephaivanh manages to retain guard.
Arthanier is working Oudomphonephaivanh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arthanier trying to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is working from the bottom.
Oudomphonephaivanh is pulling down on Arthanier's head to control his posture.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to sweep here but Arthanier controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthanier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arthanier working the ground and pound but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier lands some shots froms side control.
Arthanier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Arthanier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oudomphonephaivanh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arthanier.
Arthanier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oudomphonephaivanh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to control Arthanier's posture but Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier grinds an elbow into Oudomphonephaivanh's temple.
Arthanier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arthanier working his ground and pound in the gym.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arthanier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier working away.
Arthanier in side control, throwing shots but Oudomphonephaivanh defends.
Arthanier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arthanier wants to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him busy.
Oudomphonephaivanh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh is working hard here to advance position.
Arthanier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier trying to control the action but Oudomphonephaivanh is working from the bottom.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Oudomphonephaivanh holds on to Arthanier's head and controls the position momentarily.
Arthanier is looking to take a break and control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arthanier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arthanier working the ground and pound but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the strikes.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to regain half guard here but Arthanier keeps moving and retains side control.
Arthanier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arthanier in side control, throwing shots but Oudomphonephaivanh defends.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to buck Arthanier off but Arthanier is having none of it.
Oudomphonephaivanh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arthanier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oudomphonephaivanh defending well though.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to control but can't.
Oudomphonephaivanh is in trouble now - Arthanier has advanced to mount!
Arthanier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oudomphonephaivanh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arthanier trying to control the action but Oudomphonephaivanh is working from the bottom.
Arthanier wants to pass to mount but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramus Arthanier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arthanier 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramus Arthanier!
Ramus Arthanier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sandoval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sandoval 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.
Hanks connects with a solid leg kick.
Sandoval throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanks.
Hanks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sandoval if he has to take too many more of those.
Sandoval moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sandoval feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanks's calf.
Hanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hanks.
Sandoval tries to score with a low kick but Hanks moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Sandoval stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Hanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig Hanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval wants to clinch up but Hanks keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval takes one to the chin there.
Hanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hanks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sandoval has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sandoval and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanks slips a jab and a cross from Sandoval.
Sandoval avoids the head kick by Hanks.
Hanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandoval swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sandoval avoids the head kick by Hanks.
Sandoval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanks tries to avoid it but Sandoval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanks to the ground. Hanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval checks the leg kick.
Hanks throws a leg kick which misses Sandoval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sandoval tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Sandoval misses
and Hanks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craig Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Hanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanks breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanks throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sandoval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandoval checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanks has closed the distance and engaged Sandoval in a clinch.
Hanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Hanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Sandoval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval sizes up Hanks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandoval gets a double leg takedown into Hanks's guard.
Sandoval works over Hanks with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Hanks keeps moving.
Hanks pulls Sandoval in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks controls Sandoval momentarily but Sandoval frees himself.
Sandoval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanks pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Hanks misses
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandoval takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.
Hanks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanks sprawls and moves away.
Hanks throws a low kick, looking for Sandoval's leg but Sandoval calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sandoval.
Hanks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Sandoval moved away.
Hanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Sandoval.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanks misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sandoval is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanks's half guard.
Sandoval 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hanks to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks is pulling down on Sandoval's head to control his posture.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.
Hanks wanted to stand there but Sandoval had control of the position.
Hanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Hanks controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanks won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Sandoval throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sandoval wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval lands a head shot.
Hanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanks tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandoval off the cage and back into range.
Sandoval lands with a straight right. Hanks didn't see that one coming.
Sandoval misses with a straight left.
Hanks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanks scores with a hook.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanks looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Sandoval changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanks scoring well with a low kick there.
Sandoval scores with a body shot.
Hanks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Hanks.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Hanks lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks tries to score with a low kick but Sandoval moves his leg out of the way.
Hanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval throws a combination that misses
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Sandoval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sandoval is rocked!
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Oh Sandoval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Hanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Hanks does no damage.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Hanks's shoulder, as Hanks tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sandoval seems to have got his legs back now.
Sandoval dodges the punch combination from Hanks.
As Hanks backs away, Sandoval returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Hanks flicks out a counter leg kick but Sandoval steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Hanks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandoval's head.
Hanks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandoval.
Hanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sandoval can pounce on him.
Hanks checks a leg kick.
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sandoval. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sandoval checks a leg kick.
And Sandoval counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanks blocks it.
Hanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanks.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking hook.
Sandoval tests Hanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hanks.
Sandoval is looking to counter punch.
Sandoval connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Hanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
Hanks misses with the body kick
and Sandoval counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanks throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
Craig Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a jab to the body
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanks stuffs the takedown.
Hanks feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanks looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sandoval takes one on the button.
Flavio Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sandoval is looking to counter punch.
Sandoval scores with a nice head shot.
Hanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sandoval was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanks.
Hanks blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
Hanks misses with a two punch combination.
Sandoval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanks can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandoval or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanks, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval avoids a kick to the body.
Hanks misses with a few strikes there.
Sandoval slips a jab from Hanks.
Hanks gets caught flat footed, as Sandoval shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Hanks keeps moving.
Hanks trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Hanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandoval is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Hanks blocks nicely.
Hanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandoval is one step ahead there.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Hanks.
I've got Hanks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hanks!
A relieved looking Craig Hanks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuduro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuduro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with a head kick.
Kuduro loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Kuduro.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Kuduro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuduro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kuduro blocks the body kick.
Kuduro throws a one two combo.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Kuduro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuduro.
A punch combination from Kuduro misses.
Kuduro scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuduro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuduro scores with a body shot.
Kuduro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Kuduro counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuduro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuduro controls the position.
Nelson wants to control but Kuduro postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Kuduro is controlling the position.
Nelson is not content to let Kuduro control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to bench press Kuduro off him but Kuduro keeps the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuduro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Kuduro stalls from top position.
Kuduro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Kuduro keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuduro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuduro, right into the meat.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Kuduro avoids it easily.
Danza Kuduro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuduro.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Kuduro avoids it easily.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Kuduro saw that one coming.
Kuduro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuduro swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuduro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Kuduro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kuduro.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Kuduro lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into range.
Kuduro ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuduro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Kuduro.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuduro defends it well.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuduro.
Nelson feints the counter takedown.
Kuduro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuduro defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson'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.
Kuduro throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuduro defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuduro walks into a left hand.
Kuduro jabs at Nelson's body.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson feints the counter takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuduro misses with a wild combination.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Kuduro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson gets a clinch.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson cracks Kuduro with a nice body shot.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Kuduro improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuduro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuduro throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuduro tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.
Kuduro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Kuduro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Kuduro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuduro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
Kuduro lands an uppercut.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro lands a shot to the body.
Kuduro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Kuduro digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Kuduro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kuduro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Kuduro tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Kuduro back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kuduro.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kuduro.
A short uppercut from Kuduro.
Danza Kuduro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuduro.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Kuduro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Kuduro prevents a body shot from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Kuduro misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson tries to work over Kuduro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Kuduro lands a nice uppercut.
Kuduro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuduro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Kuduro.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
Kuduro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuduro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuduro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuduro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Danza Kuduro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Kuduro tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuduro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with some punches.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Kuduro scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kuduro tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
Kuduro scores with a hook to the body.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuduro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuduro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuduro is working Nelson over against the cage.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Kuduro controls the action.
Kuduro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuduro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Kuduro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuduro misses with a wild combination.
Kuduro lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Kuduro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kuduro. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Kuduro throws a quick counter head kick but Nelson was just out of range.
Kuduro blocks a head kick by Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuduro connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Kuduro lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuduro is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Kuduro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson scores with a head kick. Kuduro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuduro.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuduro.
Kuduro checks a leg kick.
Kuduro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuduro cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Danza Kuduro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuduro's head.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Kuduro's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Kuduro moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuduro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuduro is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Kuduro misses with a head kick.
Kuduro misses the shot to the body.
Kuduro is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuduro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Kuduro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuduro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuduro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuduro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Kuduro trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuduro 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Kuduro controlling him for the moment.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuduro trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuduro throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuduro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuduro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuduro to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuduro scores with a one two! Nelson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuduro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuduro doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Kuduro lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Kuduro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Danza Kuduro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuduro is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Kuduro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson misses with the ground and pound.
Kuduro gets back to half guard.
Kuduro is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuduro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Kuduro pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuduro 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.
Kuduro is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Kuduro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Kuduro blocks nicely.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Kuduro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuduro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuduro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuduro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuduro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson tries to move into range but Kuduro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Gunnar Nelson's cut even more.
Kuduro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson gets a clinch.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuduro.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuduro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Kuduro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuduro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Kuduro works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Kuduro.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro had his way with Gunnar Nelson in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Kuduro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kuduro's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuduro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuduro tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Kuduro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro avoids the body shot from Nelson.
It looked like Kuduro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuduro cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Kuduro thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuduro is just out of range.
Kuduro blocks a head kick by Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuduro.
Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Kuduro's knee but Kuduro avoids it well.
Kuduro throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuduro. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Kuduro saw that one coming.
Kuduro looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuduro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuduro checks it well.
Kuduro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuduro.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Kuduro.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuduro defends it well.
Kuduro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Nelson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuduro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Kuduro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuduro misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuduro. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Kuduro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuduro throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuduro but Kuduro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
An inside leg kick from Kuduro misses.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuduro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson 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.
You can see that Nelson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Kuduro.
Kuduro fails with the takedown.
Nelson cracks Kuduro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with a low kick as Kuduro jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuduro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuduro.
Kuduro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson tries to bench press Kuduro off him but Kuduro keeps the position.
Kuduro is putting a hurting on Nelson here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nelson tries to buck Kuduro off but Kuduro is having none of it.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuduro blocks the strikes from Nelson.
Kuduro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuduro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danza Kuduro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuduro slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danza Kuduro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuduro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Danza Kuduro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love. CanChopper has chosen Badass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ameri CanChopper!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CanChopper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
CanChopper wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov pushes him away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
CanChopper motions for Kersikov to come forward. CanChopper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to CanChopper's calf.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by CanChopper.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but CanChopper moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but CanChopper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pearson Spector Litt in the buildup to the fight.
CanChopper lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into CanChopper's ribs.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from CanChopper.
CanChopper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but CanChopper is out of range.
Kersikov sets himself, and CanChopper steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
CanChopper scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CanChopper manages to avoid it.
CanChopper tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CanChopper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov thumps CanChopper with a low kick.
CanChopper scores with a leg kick.
CanChopper avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
CanChopper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CanChopper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov tries a low kick but CanChopper avoids it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses CanChopper's front leg but catches the back leg as CanChopper tries to avoid it.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but CanChopper avoids it.
CanChopper throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
As CanChopper backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
CanChopper moves out of range of the body kick.
CanChopper takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
CanChopper wants to counter the offense by Kersikov and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from CanChopper.
CanChopper blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
CanChopper lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
CanChopper moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
CanChopper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from CanChopper.
CanChopper tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
CanChopper throws a head kick that misses.
CanChopper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
CanChopper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov throws a low kick but CanChopper moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
CanChopper moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
CanChopper wants to counter the offense by Kersikov and move into the clinch position.
CanChopper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. CanChopper catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
CanChopper slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Hamish Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CanChopper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
CanChopper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
CanChopper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov throws a push kick but CanChopper slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as CanChopper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by CanChopper.
CanChopper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov slips a straight right by CanChopper.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
CanChopper misses with a hook.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. CanChopper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
CanChopper looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from CanChopper.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to CanChopper's calf.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from CanChopper.
CanChopper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Kersikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from CanChopper.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from CanChopper.
Kersikov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! CanChopper hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamish Kersikov!
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