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MFN 182:Okafor vs Koothrappali PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the cage accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kholin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kholin thuds his right hand into Nadir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nadir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kholin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kholin throws a body punch but Nadir moves out of range.
Kholin misses with a low kick.
Nadir lands a nice looking body shot.
Kholin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nadir throws a lazy head kick
and Kholin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kholin lands an elbow inside.
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!
Kholin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kholin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kholin.
Nadir lands a right hand.
Kholin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Kholin.
Kholin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin misses with a body punch.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Kholin.
Nadir taking a breather.
Kholin misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir is stalling here.
Nadir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kholin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Kholin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kholin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kholin lands an uppercut.
Kholin pushes Nadir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nadir misses with the head strike.
Kholin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kholin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Kholin.
Kholin tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Kholin avoids the damage to the body.
Kholin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kholin tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Nadir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kholins head.
Kholin misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir lands a left hand.
Kholin has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Kholin lands a nice uppercut.
Kholin just leaning against Nadir, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir has Kholin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kholin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Kholin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir has hold of one of Kholin's legs. Kholin is fighting the takedown attempt but Nadir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Nadir has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadir throws a strike but Kholin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kholin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nadir's guard.
Nadir 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.
Nadir seems keen to control Kholin's posture.
Kholin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kholin missing with a left hand there. Nadir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kholin swinging wildly here.
Nadir clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kholin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nadir.
Kholin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kholin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kholin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Nadir prevents Kholin from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nadir is looking to slow Kholin down with leg kicks.
Nadir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kholin looks to throw a body kick
and Nadir counters with a straight right hand.
Kholin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kholin clinches up with Nadir and pushes him back against the cage.
Kholin manages to break the clinch.
Kholin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Kholin tenderised Nadir's leg. Nadir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kholin. That's going to slow Nadir down.
Kholin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kholin.
Nadir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Nadir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nadir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nadir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kholin. Kholin obviously looking to wear him down.
Nadir tries for a takedown but Kholin circles away easily
and Kholin counters with a left to the body.
Kholin misses with a hook.
Kholin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kholin misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nadir.
Dalinar Kholin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kholin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kholin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kholin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nadir misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kholin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kholin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Nadir scores a nice knee to the body.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Kholin tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Kholin back against the cage.
Kholin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kholin tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kholin is looking to control Nadir's arms but Nadir gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kholin has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kholin.
Kholin works on Nadir's body with a couple of short punches.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadir is just out of range.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Nadir half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nadir blocks a head kick by Kholin.
Kholin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kholin misses with a body shot.
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kholin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Nadir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kholin.
Kholin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kholin thumps Nadir with a low kick.
Kholin 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.
Kholin lands a two punch combo.
Kholin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nadir rather than just go for the knockout.
Nadir checks a low kick from Kholin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin tries to clinch up.
Nadir swinging wildly here.
Nadir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nadir stalks Kholin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kholin's face. Kholin staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kholin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nadir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kholin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nadir moves away from the strike by Kholin.
Kholin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kholin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kholin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadir throws a solid leg kick but Kholin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nadir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nadir swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Nadir scores with a leg kick.
Kholin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kholin lands with a nice body punch.
Kholin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nadir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kholin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kholin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nadir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kholin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kholin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Kholin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nadir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nadir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kholin unleashes a big counter combination but Nadir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kholin lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Nadir.
Kholin wants to land a leg kick but Nadir is out of range.
Kholin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kholin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin misses with a few strikes there.
Kholin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadir misses with a two punch combination.
Nadir avoids the head kick by Kholin.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nadir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nadir eats them both and turns towards Kholin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kholin throws out the jab.
Kholin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kholin misses with a combination
and Nadir counters with an inside leg kick.
Kholin slips a straight right by Nadir.
Kholin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nadir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kholin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nadir. That did some damage!
Kholin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses.
Kholin lands with a kick to the temple. Nadir shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nadir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nadir blocks a head kick by Kholin.
Kholin misses with a body shot.
As Kholin backs away, Nadir returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dalinar Kholin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kholin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadir throws a good cross that connects.
Kholin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadir counters with an inside leg kick.
Kholin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Kholin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nadir tries to clinch but Kholin moves away
and Kholin counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Nadir finds it's target.
Nadir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
Kholin works the jab nicely.
Nadir slips under a jab from Kholin.
Kholin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nadir's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nadir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kholin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kholin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nadir.
Kholin scores with a leg kick.
Nadir misses with a low kick.
Nadir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kholin darts in and clinches Nadir up against the cage.
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kholin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abed Nadir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalinar Kholin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kholin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanji Sanpun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanpun is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snacktime - Barenaked Ladies. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanji Sanpun!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanpun moves out of range of the body kick from Cade.
Sanpun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanpun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanpun is pressing down on Cade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cade is holding on for now.
Cade desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanpun thows a huge punch but Cade dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanpun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cade's head.
Cade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanpun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanpun's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanpun is in bad spot here.
Cade punches the canvas rather than the man.
Cade not allowing Sanpun to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Sanpun tries to escape but Cade has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sanpun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cade is riding his opponent, not letting Sanpun buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Sanpun right now.
Cade lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sanpun.
Sanpun tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sanpun looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cade.
Sanpun takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Even with his hooks in, Cade manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cade lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sanpun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cade is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sanpun rolls, trying to escape but Cade keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade doesn't have the hooks in and Sanpun manages to turn into his guard.
Cade controlling the position.
Sanpun tries to free his leg and advance position but Cade is retaining full guard.
Cade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanpun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cade keeping moving, preventing Sanpun from controlling successfully.
Cade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanpun is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun looking to pass the guard.
Cade managing to control the position.
Cade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanpun is fighting to break Cade's control of his arms but Cade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Cade'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.
Cade working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanpun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cade scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanpun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanpun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Sanpun.
Sanpun throws a body punch but Cade moves out of range.
Sanpun looks for the body kick but Cade saw that one coming.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cade scores with a body shot.
Cade lands a jab to the nose.
Sanpun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanpun tries to move into range but Cade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanpun was well out of range. Poor timing from Cade.
Sanpun feints a counter leg kick.
Cade tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cade. Sanpun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cade is looking to wear down Sanpun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanpun lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanpun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanpun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanpun misses with a combination
and Cade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cade ducks under a wild hook from Sanpun.
Cade lands a head kick. Sanpun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cade fails to land the takedown.
Cade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanpun is out of range and Cade settles back down.
Carver Cade is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanpun misses with a body shot.
Cade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanpun can do to turn this around?
Sanpun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Cade as he checks the leg kick.
Sanpun works Cade's body with a nice hook.
Cade swings for the body but Sanpun moves out of range.
Sanpun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cade moves away.
Cade misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cade misses with a jab to the body
and Sanpun counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cade scores with a jab to the head.
Sanpun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanpun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cade somewhat.
Cade misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Cade tenderised Sanpun's leg. Sanpun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cade has closed the distance and engaged Sanpun in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Sanpun.
Sanpun lands a hook that snaps the head of Cade backwards.
Cade has clasped his hands together around Sanpun's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanpun is trying to improve his position.
Cade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun is looking to regain half guard here but Cade keeps moving and retains side control.
Cade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanpun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cade lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanpun down.
Sanpun struggling a bit here.
Sanpun takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cade scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanpun is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sanpun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanpun is looking for a sweep.
Cade working away.
Sanpun seems a little lost for a moment, as Cade dominates the positioning.
Cade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sanpun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cade 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.
Cade is looking to take a break and control but Sanpun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanpun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanpun wants to counter with a clinch but Cade pushes him away.
Sanpun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Sanpun.
Cade wants to clinch up but Sanpun keeps it at a distance.
Cade tries to bum rush Sanpun with a series of wild strikes but Sanpun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Cade. Beautiful body shot.
Sanpun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanpun drops his hands momentarily and Cade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanpun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanji Sanpun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade throws a chopping leg kick but Sanpun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanpun tries to move into range but Cade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanpun shoots in for a takedown but Cade shows good takedown defense.
Cade instigates a clinch.
Cade tries to work over Sanpun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanpun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cade blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanpun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanpun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanpun tries to work over Cade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanpun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cade keeps control of Sanpun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cade lands a right hand.
Cade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanpun landing knees to the head.
Sanpun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cade working aggressively here.
Sanpun tries a knee to the head but Cade blocks it.
Cade has Sanpun pressed against the cage, preventing Sanpun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanpun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Sanpun.
Sanpun trying to land knees to the body.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Sanpun.
Cade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carver Cade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanji Sanpun.
Sanpun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanji Sanpun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carver Cade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanpun blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanpun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cade.
Cade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanpun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanpun wants to clinch.
Cade slips a jab and a cross from Sanpun.
Cade misses the jab.
Sanpun walks into a stiff left hand from Cade.
Cade drives through with a takedown into Sanpun's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cade stays in close to Sanpun's body and controls the position.
Sanpun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanpun is looking for a sweep.
Cade working away.
Cade wants to control but Sanpun is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanpun is looking for a sweep.
Cade just content to control the position.
Cade tries to move to mount but Sanpun blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Sanpun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanpun tries to buck Cade off but Cade is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Cade stalls from top position.
Cade wants to control but Sanpun is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carver Cade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver Cade!
Carver Cade made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snake Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow comes to the cage accompanied by Snake in the Eagles Shadow. Myers Hockles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Hockles.
Shadow lands a jab to Hockles's midsection.
Hockles lands with a slapping head kick.
Shadow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hockles's head backwards.
Hockles is looking to clinch.
Hockles motions for Shadow to come forward. Hockles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Hockles leaves Shadow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hockles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hockles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shadow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shadow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow moves away from the strike by Hockles.
Shadow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hockles sprawls well. Hockles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shadow gets slowly back to his feet.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Hockles moved out of range.
Hockles tries to clinch but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow moves out of range of the body kick from Hockles.
Hockles tries to close the distance and clinch but Shadow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hockles.
Hockles is looking to clinch.
Hockles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shadow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers Hockles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.
Hockles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hockles wants it to stay on the feet.
Hockles thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snake Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hockles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hockles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shadow with a jab.
Shadow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles looks to land a combination. Shadow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hockles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shadow is rocked!
Shadow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hockles. Shadow shrugs it off though.
Shadow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle, before Hockles throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Shadow's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hockles lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Myers Hockles!
Myers Hockles 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zietsch feints and then cracks McLaren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaren down.
McLaren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zietsch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaren throws the kick towards the body but Zietsch avoids it.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaren moves out of range as Zietsch throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zietsch.
McLaren takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaren throws a leg kick
and Zietsch counters with a nice double leg into side control. McLaren won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zietsch lands some shots froms side control.
McLaren is trying to improve his position.
Zietsch trying to control the action but McLaren is working from the bottom.
McLaren takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McLaren is trying to control Zietsch's posture but Zietsch avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McLaren tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zietsch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zietsch controlling from mount.
McLaren wants to hold on but Zietsch pushes him away.
McLaren is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zietsch lands a couple of good shots and McLaren has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at McLaren as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zietsch!
Even with his hooks in, Zietsch manages to miss with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy McLaren right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zietsch is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McLaren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McLaren tries to roll over but Zietsch keeps him under control.
McLaren manages to get to full guard.
McLaren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zietsch defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch connects with a couple of short punches.
McLaren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zietsch is aware though and is defending well.
Zietsch throws a big right hand that misses.
Zietsch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McLaren trying to control the position.
Zietsch throwing strikes but missing.
McLaren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zietsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zietsch stands up over McLaren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controls Zietsch momentarily but Zietsch frees himself.
Zietsch wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.
Zietsch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zietsch wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McLaren wants to take a breather but Zietsch is having none of it.
Zietsch trying to control but McLaren postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Zietsch dominated that round.
That's time! Zietsch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLaren thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaren throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zietsch moves away.
Zietsch swinging wildly here.
Zietsch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zietsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zietsch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaren can do to turn this around?
McLaren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zietsch.
Zietsch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zietsch misses with a kick to the body.
Zietsch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zietsch is looking to slow McLaren down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zietsch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zietsch.
Zietsch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLaren blocks a head kick by Zietsch.
Marc Zietsch is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch scores with a jab to the body.
Zietsch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaren was well out of range. Poor timing from Zietsch.
McLaren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaren.
McLaren moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zietsch.
Zietsch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McLaren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLaren fakes the leg kick and cracks Zietsch in the body.
Zietsch delivers a nice body kick.
McLaren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Marc Zietsch has been cut.
McLaren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zietsch.
McLaren thuds his shin into the meat of Zietsch's side.
A big left from McLaren misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren throws a low kick, looking for Zietsch's leg but Zietsch calmly moves out of range.
Zietsch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zietsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McLaren can't do much from the bottom here.
McLaren is looking for a sweep.
McLaren is still trying to improve position.
Zietsch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zietsch 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.
McLaren is trying to get back to half guard.
McLaren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McLaren is trying to get back to full guard.
McLaren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zietsch pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zietsch is trying to work for a kimura but McLaren is defending well.
McLaren wants to control but Zietsch is keeping busy.
McLaren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zietsch pulls his head out easily.
McLaren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zietsch pulls his head out easily.
McLaren is refusing to be controlled, as Zietsch sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLaren tries to roll over but Zietsch keeps him under control.
Zietsch uses his free foot to push down on McLaren's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McLaren.
Zietsch lands a couple of good shots and McLaren has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zietsch is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
McLaren rolls, trying to escape but Zietsch keeps control of the position.
Marc Zietsch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zietsch cracks McLaren with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McLaren from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
McLaren tries to break free.
Zietsch scores with punches and elbows.
McLaren turns into Zietsch and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Zietsch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Zietsch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McLaren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zietsch.
Zietsch scores with a jab. McLaren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaren scores with a nice strike.
Zietsch blocks the body kick.
McLaren misses with a wild body shot.
McLaren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zietsch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaren misses with a low kick.
Zietsch goes for a double leg but McLaren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McLaren continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zietsch.
McLaren throws an off balance right hand
and Zietsch counters with a right hand to the body.
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zietsch cracks McLaren with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch moves out of range as McLaren strikes.
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zietsch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zietsch slips a nice elbow through McLaren's hands, connecting with McLaren's forehead.
Zietsch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLaren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zietsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zietsch's back!
McLaren misses with a punch to the head.
McLaren keeps control of the position as Zietsch tries to break free.
McLaren is striking well from the back but Zietsch escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Zietsch tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch is doing well to control the position and prevent McLaren from advancing to side control.
Zietsch is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zietsch avoid being mounted?
Zietsch looking for submissions off his back.
Zietsch manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren connects with a couple of short punches.
Zietsch looking for a guillotine here but McLaren defends easily.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zietsch is keeping the position for now.
Zietsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLaren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zietsch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLaren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLaren connects with a couple of short punches.
Zietsch has momentary wrist control but McLaren slips an elbow through the middle.
Zietsch is rocked!
McLaren passes into half guard.
Oh Zietsch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLaren has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zietsch defend it? McLaren steps over the head and cranks it - Zietsch is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McLaren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colt McLaren!
During a confident post fight interview, Colt McLaren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opie River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River has chosen Skillet - Monster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
222 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Opie River!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Callahan takes one to the chin there.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callahan.
A clash of legs there as Callahan blocks the low kick.
River misses with a straight right.
Callahan throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Callahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into River's guard.
River controls Callahan momentarily but Callahan frees himself.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Callahan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Callahan 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.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Callahan.
River is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Callahan is trying to get back to full guard.
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Callahan blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
River thows a huge punch but Callahan dodges it nicely.
Callahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Callahan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Callahan is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Callahan defending well though.
River prevents Callahan from improving his position.
Callahan is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
River wants to pass to mount but Callahan is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Callahan is doing well to control the position and prevent River from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Callahan does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan slips a jab and a cross from River.
A jab from River misses.
River changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callahan tries to avoid it but River manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callahan to the ground. Callahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
River scores with a punch to the head.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Callahan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River motions for Callahan to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Callahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River misses with a straight left.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Callahan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Callahan thuds a left hand into River's body.
Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Callahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws the left hand but Callahan avoids the punch easily.
Callahan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Callahan misses with an attempted mid kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Callahan's head but Callahan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan throws a shot to the body.
River looks for the body kick but Callahan saw that one coming.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Callahan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Callahan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River digs a good body shot into Callahan's ribs.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Callahan misses.
River thumps Callahan with a low kick.
River closes the distance and clinches up with Callahan, looking for a takedown. River pushes Callahan against the cage but Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Callahan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Callahan wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Opie River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
River looks for the body kick but Callahan saw that one coming.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Callahan counters with a straight right hand.
River scores with a jab. Callahan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Callahan is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Callahan circles away and we're back to standing.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callahan.
Callahan lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Callahan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Callahan scores with a punch to the head.
Callahan cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Callahan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River tries to clinch but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Callahan throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to work over Callahan's front leg with a kick but Callahan checks it.
Callahan slips a jab from River.
A low kick from Callahan is predictable there
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Callahan tries a head kick but it misses.
Callahan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River ducks under a wild hook from Callahan.
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
Callahan looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River instigates a clinch.
Callahan misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Callahan.
River looking for a takedown.
Callahan misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River cracks Callahan with a nice body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Callahan controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Callahan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Callahan blocks a body shot from River.
Callahan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tries to work over Callahan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Callahan prevents a body shot from River.
River misses with a body punch.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Callahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Callahan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Callahan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callahan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a body punch.
River is trying to stall.
River breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Callahan looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River lands a slapping body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callahan throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Callahan throws a shot to the body.
Callahan lands a jab to the head.
River connects with a leg kick. Callahan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Callahan misses its intended target.
River lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harry Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Callahan misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Callahan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River throws a front kick aimed at Callahan's knee but Callahan avoids it well.
Callahan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Callahan throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Callahan only half commits.
Callahan throws a lazy head kick
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
Callahan scores with a head kick. River tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
Callahan misses with a right hand
and River counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by River.
River tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opie River.
Callahan trying to land knees to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Callahan.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Callahan.
Callahan scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Harry Callahan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
River motions for Callahan to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River throws a low kick but Callahan avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Callahan lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
River avoids a kick to the body.
River drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Callahan defends it well.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Callahan swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River feints the counter takedown.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Callahan feints and as River raises his hands in defense, Callahan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Callahan advances to half guard.
Callahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is staying active underneath Callahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
River is trying to maintain the position but Callahan is very close to passing his half guard.
Callahan trying to control the pace.
River tries to get to full guard but Callahan has control of the leg.
Callahan is looking to stall here but River recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Callahan stopping the sweep attempt from River.
River is trying to keep Callahan in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Callahan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Callahan misses the shot to the body.
Callahan works the jab nicely.
Callahan moves out of range as River strikes.
Callahan misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River moves out of range as Callahan throws a body kick.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callahan manages to avoid it.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callahan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callahan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Callahan throws a body shot but no joy.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Callahan.
Callahan slips a jab from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Callahan. That did some damage!
Callahan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Callahan lands with a nice body punch.
Callahan slips a straight right by River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callahan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Callahan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Callahan.
Callahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callahan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Callahan!
A victorious Harry Callahan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Latvala has chosen Children of Bodom - Tie my rope as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanahara misses with a combination
and Latvala counters with a nice body kick.
Latvala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nanahara on the side of the head.
Latvala throws a head kick that misses.
Latvala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nanahara throws out the jab.
Latvala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nanahara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nanahara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Latvala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Latvala 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.
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latvala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Latvala throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Nanahara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Latvala misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Latvala in his tracks.
Nanahara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latvala.
Latvala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nanahara.
Latvala scores with a decent looking hook.
Latvala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nanahara.
We've been told by Nanahara's head coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Latvala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Latvala misses.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Latvala connects with a right hand. Nanahara shakes it off.
Nanahara wants to clinch up but Latvala keeps it at a distance.
Latvala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Latvala on the side of the head.
Latvala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nanahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Latvala is just out of range.
Nanahara lands with an overhand left.
Nanahara lands a big head kick that sends Latvala tumbling to the mat! Nanahara takes a step backwards and waves Latvala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Latvala is rocked!
Latvala bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Nanahara comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Latvala falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Latvala was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimizu has chosen Negative - Still Alive as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yuya Shimizu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Shimizu does no damage.
Kunitskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to land a leg kick but Kunitskiy saw it coming and moves away.
It appears Kunitskiy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shimizu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kunitskiy.
Shimizu walks into a left hand.
Kunitskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shimizu.
Good standup being displayed there by Shimizu as he connects with a hook.
Kunitskiy misses with an uppercut. Shimizu saw that one coming.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Kunitskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shimizu.
Kunitskiy throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Kunitskiy connects with a leg kick. Shimizu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A leg kick checked by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy shoots in and drives through. Shimizu sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunitskiy misses with a head kick.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shimizu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kunitskiy.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Kunitskiy moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimizu slips a jab from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Kunitskiy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Shimizu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shimizu.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook. Shimizu ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Kunitskiy.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimizu misses the target.
Shimizu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu misses the jab.
Shimizu missing with a left hand there. Kunitskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimizu throws a wild body kick that Kunitskiy sees coming a mile off.
Kunitskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimizu misses with a kick to the body.
Kunitskiy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shimizu if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kunitskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimizu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Shimizu lands but Kunitskiy takes it in his stride.
Kunitskiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimizu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shimizu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kunitskiy tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimizu blocks a head kick by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Kunitskiy throws a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu throws a shot to the body.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Kunitskiy's shoulder, as Kunitskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Kunitskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunitskiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimizu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shimizu slips a jab and a cross from Kunitskiy.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Kunitskiy moves out of range easily.
Kunitskiy checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu lands a nice shot that snaps Kunitskiy's head back.
Kunitskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shimizu defending well as Kunitskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Kunitskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunitskiy moves away.
Kunitskiy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kunitskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kunitskiy scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Kunitskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kunitskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kunitskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimizu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kunitskiy's head backwards.
Kunitskiy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a wild body kick that Kunitskiy sees coming a mile off.
Kunitskiy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kunitskiy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimizu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kunitskiy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimizu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shimizu lands with a straight right. Kunitskiy didn't see that one coming.
Shimizu missing with a left hand there. Kunitskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot.
Kunitskiy wants to land a leg kick but Shimizu is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kunitskiy. That's going to slow Shimizu down.
Shimizu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kunitskiy on the side of the head.
Shimizu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Shimizu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kunitskiy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kunitskiy slips a straight right by Shimizu.
Kunitskiy blocks a jab.
Shimizu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kunitskiy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kunitskiy feints and then cracks Shimizu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shimizu down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kunitskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kunitskiy 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.
Shimizu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kunitskiy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kunitskiy swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shimizu checks a low kick from Kunitskiy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kunitskiy.
Shimizu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kunitskiy at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Shimizu.
Kunitskiy throws a shot from downtown. Shimizu moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shimizu checks a leg kick.
A big right from Kunitskiy misses.
Kunitskiy backing away here, and Shimizu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimizu manages to avoid it.
Kunitskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kunitskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shimizu, right into the meat.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimizu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kunitskiy is able to avoid easily.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kunitskiy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kunitskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Kunitskiy looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
Shimizu tries a quick counter leg kick but Kunitskiy is wise to it.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kunitskiy is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Shimizu.
Kunitskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimizu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shimizu throws a leg kick which misses Kunitskiy's front leg but catches the back leg as Kunitskiy tries to avoid it.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shimizu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kunitskiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shimizu throws a leg kick which misses Kunitskiy's front leg but catches the back leg as Kunitskiy tries to avoid it.
Shimizu lands a front kick.
That kick from Shimizu tenderised Kunitskiy's leg. Kunitskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kunitskiy blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Kunitskiy scores with a nice head shot.
Shimizu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yuya Shimizu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunitskiy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shimizu is out of range and Kunitskiy settles back down.
Kunitskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimizu.
Kunitskiy avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kunitskiy. That one must have hurt.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kunitskiy lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu thumps Kunitskiy with a low kick.
Shimizu throws out a powerful jab.
Kunitskiy throws out a leg kick but Shimizu moves out of range and Kunitskiy only half commits.
Kunitskiy moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Kunitskiy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kunitskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shimizu's calf.
Shimizu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy is out of range.
Kunitskiy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kunitskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Shimizu throws out a leg kick but Kunitskiy moves out of range and Shimizu only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunitskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
Kunitskiy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shimizu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kunitskiy. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy with a nice cross.
Kunitskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
Shimizu scores with a shot to the body.
Kunitskiy misses the shot to the body.
Shimizu walks into a left hand.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kunitskiy tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kunitskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shimizu's calf.
Kunitskiy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy staying out of range there.
Kunitskiy tried to score with a low kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kunitskiy is able to avoid easily.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot.
Kunitskiy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shimizu counters with a nice leg kick.
Shimizu lands with a thumping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kunitskiy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kunitskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kunitskiy throws a solid leg kick but Shimizu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kunitskiy.
Shimizu walks into a straight right hand from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kunitskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shimizu throws a big counter head kick but Kunitskiy avoids it with no problem.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut.
Kunitskiy is looking to counter punch.
Shimizu looks for the body kick but Kunitskiy saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Shimizu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
A big right from Kunitskiy misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kunitskiy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shimizu counters with a good low kick that Kunitskiy was not able to check.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kunitskiy.
An inside leg kick from Shimizu misses.
Kunitskiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kunitskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kunitskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunitskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Kunitskiy misses the jab.
Shimizu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kunitskiy blocks a leg kick.
Kunitskiy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kunitskiy looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
Shimizu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kunitskiy.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu tries to move into range but Kunitskiy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shimizu tried to score with a low kick but Kunitskiy checks it.
Shimizu throws a leg kick that misses.
Kunitskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Shimizu counters with an outside leg kick.
Kunitskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kunitskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shimizu throws a low kick but Kunitskiy moves out of range easily.
Kunitskiy misses with a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimizu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kunitskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kunitskiy checks a low kick from Shimizu.
Kunitskiy blocks a low kick nicely.
Shimizu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kunitskiy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shimizu sprawls and moves away.
Kunitskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kunitskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vladimir Kunitskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Shimizu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kunitskiy. Kunitskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kunitskiy takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu throws a wild body kick that Kunitskiy sees coming a mile off.
Kunitskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shimizu thuds his shin into the meat of Kunitskiy's side.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick which misses Shimizu's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimizu tries to avoid it.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kunitskiy should have avoided that one.
Shimizu misses the shot to the body.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick.
Shimizu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shimizu throws a body punch but Kunitskiy moves out of range.
Kunitskiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kunitskiy takes one to the chin there.
Kunitskiy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shimizu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kunitskiy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimizu scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu checks a leg kick.
Shimizu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kunitskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kunitskiy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kunitskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kunitskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kunitskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu thumps Kunitskiy with a low kick.
Kunitskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimizu. Shimizu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shimizu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shimizu scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kunitskiy 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 Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimizu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kunitskiy tries to land a leg kick but Shimizu saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy digs a good body shot into Shimizu's ribs.
Shimizu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kunitskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kunitskiy digs a good body shot into Shimizu's ribs.
Kunitskiy blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimizu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot.
Shimizu lands with a right hand.
Shimizu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy thows a body kick. Shimizu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shimizu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shimizu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuya Shimizu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shimizu 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
An out of breath Yuya Shimizu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Sykk has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sykk.
Tracey throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk connects with the punch.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tracey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sykk keeps Tracey at a distance using the push kick.
Sykk misses with a kick to the body
and Tracey counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tracey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sykk lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tracey blocks a head kick by Sykk.
A combination from Tracey does no damage.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Tracey slips the punch.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Tracey takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Sykk jabs Tracey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vesa Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Sykk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tracey blocks the body kick.
Tracey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tracey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tracey avoids the head kick by Sykk.
Tracey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tracey scores with a jab. Sykk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tracey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Tracey's head but Tracey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tracey misses the jab.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tracey misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tracey's calf.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Tracey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sykk. That's going to slow Tracey down.
Tracey misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Sykk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tracey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tracey misses with a wild combination.
Sykk pushes Tracey away with a front kick.
Sykk takes a swing at Tracey's ribcage but misses.
Sykk looks to land a body kick but Tracey moved away.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Tracey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Tracey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tracey.
Tracey misses with a wild body shot.
Tracey swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
A punch lands to the side of Tracey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tracey is looking to score with low kicks.
Tracey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tracey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sykk. That did some damage!
Sykk tries to clinch but Tracey is having none of it.
Sykk works the jab nicely.
Tracey missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Tracey.
Tracey throwing a counter right hand but Sykk manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk clinches up against the cage.
Tracey breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tracey defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Tracey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tracey lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Tracey misses with a looping right.
Tracey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tracey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Tracey.
Sykk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tracey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tracey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tracey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tracey checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tracey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tracey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sykk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Sykk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tracey throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rob Tracey has been cut.
Sykk throws a wild body kick that Tracey sees coming a mile off.
Sykk connects with a crisp jab.
Sykk thuds his shin into the meat of Tracey's side.
Sykk throws a head kick that Tracey semi-blocks.
Tracey is rocked!
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
Oh Tracey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Tracey.
Sykk drops Tracey with a huge uppercut! Tracey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sykk is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abah Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Punjab. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abah Okafor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor wants to slow Koothrappali down by chopping away at his legs.
Koothrappali has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okafor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koothrappali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Koothrappali seems unphased.
Okafor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Okafor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koothrappali staying out of range there.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koothrappali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor lands a jab to Koothrappali's midsection.
Koothrappali thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koothrappali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koothrappali slips under a jab from Okafor.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okafor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Koothrappali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koothrappali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Koothrappali connects with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koothrappali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koothrappali to score with a decent uppercut.
Koothrappali misses the body punch
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Koothrappali looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okafor defending well as Koothrappali loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Koothrappali's head back.
Koothrappali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali slips under a jab from Okafor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Koothrappali blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koothrappali.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koothrappali moves away.
Okafor clobbers Koothrappali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koothrappali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Koothrappali throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor slips under a jab from Koothrappali.
Okafor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koothrappali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
Koothrappali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koothrappali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koothrappali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koothrappali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Koothrappali throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
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!
Okafor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koothrappali.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Koothrappali moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor slips a jab from Koothrappali.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Koothrappali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor slips under a jab from Koothrappali.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Koothrappali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor blocks a leg kick.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koothrappali moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Good leg kick by Koothrappali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Koothrappali thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koothrappali is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Koothrappali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Koothrappali knows he should have avoided that one.
Koothrappali tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
A jab from Koothrappali misses.
Koothrappali misses with a kick to the body
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koothrappali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okafor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koothrappali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Koothrappali off the cage and back into range.
Okafor tries to bum rush Koothrappali with a series of wild strikes but Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koothrappali feints a counter leg kick.
Koothrappali slips a straight right by Okafor.
Koothrappali follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okafor cracks the inside of Koothrappali's front leg.
Koothrappali misses with a kick to the body.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Koothrappali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Koothrappali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Koothrappali wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Koothrappali throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor misses with a double jab
and Koothrappali counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Koothrappali with a nice cross.
Okafor misses with a double jab
and Koothrappali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okafor's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Koothrappali 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.
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali misses with a head kick.
Koothrappali misses the shot to the body.
Koothrappali slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Koothrappali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koothrappali flicks out a counter leg kick but Okafor steps away.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koothrappali 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koothrappali defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
A combination from Koothrappali does no damage.
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koothrappali.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koothrappali.
Okafor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Koothrappali slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koothrappali lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rajesh Koothrappali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koothrappali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.
Koothrappali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Koothrappali off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Koothrappali should have avoided that one.
Okafor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koothrappali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali scores with a nice strike.
Okafor throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
Koothrappali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor needs to keep his hands up - Koothrappali had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koothrappali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Koothrappali.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Koothrappali with an uppercut!
Koothrappali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okafor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali 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 Okafor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okafor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Koothrappali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut.
Okafor throws the left hand but Koothrappali avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Koothrappali's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Koothrappali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor throws a front kick aimed at Koothrappali's knee but Koothrappali avoids it well.
Koothrappali throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koothrappali thuds his shin into the meat of Okafor's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koothrappali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okafor counters with a body kick.
Okafor 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.
Koothrappali connects with the punch.
A low kick from Koothrappali misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor throws a hook but Koothrappali blocks it.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koothrappali throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koothrappali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koothrappali.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor lands a jab.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koothrappali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Koothrappali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okafor doesn't seem phased though.
Koothrappali slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koothrappali cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Koothrappali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor needs to keep his hands up - Koothrappali had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abah Okafor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okafor checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okafor 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 Koothrappali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koothrappali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koothrappali blocks a jab.
A low kick from Koothrappali is predictable there
and Koothrappali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koothrappali throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koothrappali moves away.
Okafor staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali cracks the inside of Okafor's front leg.
A low kick from Okafor misses
and Koothrappali counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Koothrappali is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Koothrappali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Koothrappali blocks the leg kick.
Okafor checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor throws a hook but Koothrappali blocks it.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Koothrappali jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Koothrappali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor cracks the inside of Koothrappali's front leg.
Koothrappali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Koothrappali avoids it.
Good leg kick by Okafor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koothrappali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts.
Okafor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koothrappali. Koothrappali obviously looking to wear him down.
Koothrappali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Koothrappali throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Koothrappali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Koothrappali is looking for the big counter here.
A good leg kick by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali misses with a left hand
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koothrappali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Koothrappali's shoulder, as Koothrappali tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Koothrappali counters with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okafor on the side of the head.
Okafor jabs Koothrappali right on the nose. Koothrappali blinks but takes it well.
Koothrappali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Koothrappali is just out of range.
A jab from Koothrappali misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab from Koothrappali.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
Koothrappali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okafor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koothrappali counters with a good, hard body kick but Okafor shrugs it off.
Okafor blocks a leg kick.
Koothrappali digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor checks the leg kick.
Koothrappali tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Okafor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Koothrappali backs away, Okafor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor misses the jab.
Koothrappali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koothrappali defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koothrappali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Koothrappali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking body kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koothrappali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koothrappali feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koothrappali.
Okafor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Koothrappali misses.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Koothrappali ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Koothrappali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Koothrappali wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali 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 Okafor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okafor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koothrappali throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okafor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koothrappali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koothrappali's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Koothrappali tries a quick counter leg kick but Okafor is wise to it.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okafor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koothrappali motions for Okafor to come forward. Koothrappali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Okafor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali misses with a looping left.
Okafor takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
Koothrappali staying out of range there.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick from Koothrappali lands but Okafor takes it in his stride.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koothrappali is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Koothrappali's head back.
Okafor throws a right hand that Koothrappali ducks under and follows up with a left that Koothrappali also avoids with ease.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koothrappali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koothrappali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Koothrappali counters with a good low kick that Okafor was not able to check.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Koothrappali's leg. Koothrappali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Koothrappali's shoulder, as Koothrappali tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rajesh Koothrappali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koothrappali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
Okafor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Koothrappali misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okafor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koothrappali - the referee stops the clock and Okafor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koothrappali. Okafor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abah Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koothrappali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okafor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abah Okafor.
Well Koothrappali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali is the new featherweight champion!
Rajesh Koothrappali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Slicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, north korea's national anthem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slicer's choice of entrance music: Morbid Angel - Rapture. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Ki Duk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Slicer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Duk tries to clinch up but Slicer circles away and keeps his distance.
Slicer misses with a straight left.
Slicer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ki Duk tries to bum rush Slicer with a series of wild strikes but Slicer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ki Duk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slicer feints a counter leg kick.
Slicer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Ki Duk moves away from the strike by Slicer.
Ki Duk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slicer checks a leg kick.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slicer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slicer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slicer.
Slicer slips a jab and a cross from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk scores with a head kick. Slicer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Ki Duk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki Duk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slicer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Slicer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ki Duk manages to avoid it.
Ki Duk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slicer.
Slicer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Slicer misses.
Ki Duk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ki Duk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slicer misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ki Duk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slicer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki Duk moves away.
Slicer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ki Duk, right into the meat.
Slicer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ki Duk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Duk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slicer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk throws a sloppy head kick
and Slicer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Ki Duk misses the target.
Slicer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ki Duk throws a sloppy head kick and Slicer moves out of range easily.
Slicer feints a counter leg kick.
Slicer moves into the clinch successfully.
Ki Duk lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Johny Slicer has been cut.
Slicer blocks an uppercut.
Slicer wants to break free but Ki Duk has control.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses.
Ki Duk tries a body shot but Slicer blocks it.
Slicer lands a nice knee to the body.
Slicer's coach down at Cylon Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slicer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ki Duk misses with some punches.
Slicer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slicer.
Slicer missing with knees to the body.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Slicer slowing the pace effectively.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Slicer avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slicer backwards.
Slicer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ki Duk gets an underhook and turns Slicer into the cage.
Slicer lands a nice uppercut.
Slicer is trying to push Ki Duk away but Ki Duk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Ki Duk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ki Duk lands with a right to the head.
Slicer leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slicer blocks an uppercut.
Ki Duk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ki Duk swings wildly with an uppercut but Slicer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ki Duk lands a hook that snaps the head of Slicer backwards.
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Slicer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Slicer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ki Duk avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki Duk working aggressively here.
Ki Duk missing with knees to the body.
Ki Duk can't find room to land a body shot as Slicer controls the action.
Ki Duk lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ki Duk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ki Duk clinches up against the cage.
Slicer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slicer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slicer is rocked!
Ki Duk dances in with a quick combination. Slicer is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ki Duk snaps Slicer's head back. Slicer stumbles backwards against the cage. Ki Duk steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Slicer's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Slicer just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bong Ki Duk!
As Bong Ki Duk got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '.
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FIGHT
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