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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Van Helsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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268 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodger Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Van Helsing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe misses with a hook
letting Van Helsing counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Crowe as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Martin Van Helsing has been cut.
Van Helsing moves out of range as Crowe strikes.
Crowe throws an off balance right hand
and Van Helsing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crowe throws a lazy right hand but Van Helsing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Helsing looks to land a right hand but Crowe moved out of range.
A combination from Van Helsing does no damage.
Oooooh!!! Crowe has knocked Van Helsing down with a huge combo! Crowe steps away and waves a wobbly Van Helsing back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Van Helsing is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe cracks a nice hook into Van Helsing's ribs.
Van Helsing is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
Crowe throws an overhand right that has Van Helsing reeling! Crowe follows up with more punches and Van Helsing is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodger Crowe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Hanttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zetsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Make Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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240 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
KO power |
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deidara Zetsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Hanttonen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsu throws a looping overhand right but Hanttonen ducks down to avoid it.
Zetsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zetsu throws a chopping leg kick but Hanttonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zetsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zetsu clinches up against the cage.
Zetsu misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Zetsu.
A short right from Zetsu.
It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Zetsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanttonen misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanttonen.
Hanttonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zetsu lands a nice uppercut.
Zetsu lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanttonen lands a left hand.
Zetsu tries a knee to the head but Hanttonen blocks it.
Zetsu stalling in the clinch but Hanttonen improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zetsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zetsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zetsu tries to land a knee to the head but Hanttonen blocks with his arms.
Hanttonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zetsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Zetsu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zetsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zetsu blocks an elbow strike.
Zetsu blocks an uppercut.
Hanttonen tries to work over Zetsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanttonen lands an uppercut.
Zetsu misses with the head strike.
Zetsu misses with a body punch.
Zetsu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanttonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanttonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
Hanttonen crunches a lovely knee into Zetsu's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanttonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zetsu. Zetsu obviously looking to wear him down.
Zetsu connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanttonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanttonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanttonen.
Zetsu connects with a crisp jab.
Zetsu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That has opened up Marko Hanttonen's cut even more.
Hanttonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zetsu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanttonen.
Hanttonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zetsu manages to avoid it.
Zetsu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zetsu stuns Hanttonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zetsu closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Zetsu fails to land.
A short left from Hanttonen.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Zetsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanttonen is looking to control Zetsu's arms but Zetsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanttonen has his back to the cage.
Hanttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zetsu digs a right hand underneath Hanttonen's ribcage. Hanttonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanttonen misses with the head strike.
Hanttonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Zetsu gets an underhook and turns Hanttonen into the cage.
Hanttonen blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hanttonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanttonen.
A short left from Zetsu.
Hanttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Zetsu.
Hanttonen lands a shot to the body.
Zetsu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zetsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanttonen backwards.
Zetsu working aggressively here.
Zetsu works on Hanttonen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen tries to throw a body punch but Zetsu avoids it by throwing Hanttonen back against the cage.
Hanttonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Zetsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zetsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hanttonen up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanttonen.
Zetsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanttonen is looking to control Zetsu's arms but Zetsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanttonen has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanttonen.
Hanttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zetsu's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanttonen.
Zetsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hanttonen up against the cage.
Hanttonen lands a body punch.
Zetsu tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanttonen avoids the damage to the body.
Zetsu tries a body shot but Hanttonen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deidara Zetsu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hanttonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Zetsu - just one landing.
Hanttonen connects with a body shot that sends Zetsu's belly button to the back.
Zetsu wants to clinch up but Hanttonen keeps it at a distance.
Hanttonen throws out a counter right but Zetsu avoids it with no problem.
Zetsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanttonen can do to turn this around?
Zetsu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanttonen.
Hanttonen wants to counter with a clinch but Zetsu pushes him away.
Zetsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanttonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanttonen tries to clinch but Zetsu moves out of range.
Zetsu throws a right and a left that Hanttonen avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanttonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body punch from Hanttonen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zetsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zetsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanttonen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanttonen blocks a jab.
Zetsu throws a low kick, looking for Hanttonen's leg but Hanttonen calmly moves out of range.
Hanttonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zetsu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanttonen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zetsu scores with a kick to the body.
Deidara Zetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanttonen is breathing heavily.
Hanttonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zetsu misses the shot to the body.
Zetsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Hanttonen backs away, Zetsu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hanttonen avoids a kick to the body.
Zetsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zetsu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanttonen on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu throws a body kick that misses
and Hanttonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Zetsu tenderised Hanttonen's leg. Hanttonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zetsu is looking to clinch.
Hanttonen 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.
Zetsu misses with a leg kick.
Hanttonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zetsu appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Zetsu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanttonen doesn't seem phased though.
Zetsu misses with a wild body shot.
Zetsu backing away here, and Hanttonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanttonen throws a hook to the side of Zetsu's head but Zetsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zetsu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deidara Zetsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Zetsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanttonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zetsu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanttonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanttonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zetsu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanttonen misses with a low kick.
Zetsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanttonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
Hanttonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanttonen throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zetsus head.
Hanttonen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zetsu's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen blocking some punches.
Hanttonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deidara Zetsu's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanttonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanttonen lands an elbow just above Zetsu 's eye.
Hanttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
Deidara Zetsu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hanttonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanttonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanttonen blocks a body shot from Zetsu.
Hanttonen lands a knee to the body.
Zetsu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanttonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hanttonen lands an elbow just above Zetsu 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hanttonen.
Hanttonen lands a body shot.
Hanttonen crunches a lovely knee into Zetsu's ribcage.
Hanttonen lands a left hand.
Jeez, Deidara Zetsu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hanttonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanttonen lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Hanttonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanttonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanttonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zetsu's sensitive parts.
Hanttonen scores with a nice body kick.
Hanttonen cracks the inside of Zetsu's front leg.
Hanttonen throws out a loose jab but Zetsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zetsu.
Zetsu throws a hook to the side of Hanttonen's head but Hanttonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanttonen lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hanttonen.
Zetsu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zetsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zetsu.
Hanttonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu misses with a kick to the body.
Hanttonen wants to clinch up but Zetsu keeps it at a distance.
Zetsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanttonen avoids it.
Hanttonen moves out of range of the body kick from Zetsu.
Hanttonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zetsu.
Zetsu scores with a nice right hand.
Hanttonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Zetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Zetsu misses.
Hanttonen slips a jab and a cross from Zetsu.
Hanttonen is looking for the big counter here.
Hanttonen avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanttonen! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Zetsu misses the target.
Hanttonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zetsu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hanttonen. Zetsu shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zetsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zetsu throws a quick counter head kick but Hanttonen was just out of range.
Zetsu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hanttonen has closed the distance and engaged Zetsu in a clinch.
Zetsu working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu misses with the head strike.
Zetsu looking to throw knees to the head but Hanttonen is blocking nicely.
Zetsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanttonen lands a nice uppercut.
Hanttonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanttonen misses with a knee strike.
Hanttonen tries to work over Zetsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zetsu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanttonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanttonen lands a nice uppercut.
Hanttonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen lands an elbow that stopped Zetsu in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deidara Zetsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Hanttonen!
A victorious Marko Hanttonen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karri Koira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Koira.
Koira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Renninger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koira circles away quickly and effectively.
Koira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Renninger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Koira counter with a right hand.
Renninger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renninger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renninger lands a really nice looking cross but Koira seems unphased.
Richard Renninger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renninger misses with a leg kick
and Koira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koira throws a looping overhand right but Renninger ducks down to avoid it.
Koira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renninger.
Renninger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Renninger misses with a kick to the body
and Koira counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renninger throws a poor cross that misses
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renninger throws out a loose jab but Koira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koira throwing a counter right hand but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Renninger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renninger throws a leg kick
enabling Koira to counter with a crisp jab.
Renninger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
Renninger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koira. Koira obviously looking to wear him down.
Koira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Koira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Renninger throws a big shot that misses.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Koira ducks under a wild hook from Renninger.
Renninger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renninger blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger throws a leg kick
and Koira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renninger lands a head kick. Koira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renninger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koira thinks about countering with a body kick.
Renninger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renninger connects with a body shot that sends Koira's belly button to the back.
Koira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Renninger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Renninger misses its intended target.
Koira takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses.
Renninger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koira with a body shot.
Renninger throws a right hand that misses
and Koira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renninger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koira lands a nice shot to the body.
Renninger throws a lazy uppercut
and Koira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renninger thinking.
Renninger swings widly with a right hand
and Koira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger throws a body punch but Koira moves out of range.
Koira tries to bum rush Renninger with a series of wild strikes but Renninger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renninger throws a body punch but Koira moves out of range.
No joy there for Renninger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Koira.
Renninger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koira's calf.
Renninger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renninger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renninger throws a hook to the side of Koira's head but Koira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Renninger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renninger misses with an uppercut
and Koira counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Koira to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Renninger on the side of the head.
Koira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger lands with a good body shot.
Renninger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renninger throws a head kick that misses.
Koira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Renninger finds it's target.
Koira lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Renninger misses
and Koira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Koira misses the target.
Renninger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Renninger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Koira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
That's time! Koira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Renninger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koira.
Koira blocks a head kick by Renninger.
A punch lands to the side of Renninger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renninger misses with an uppercut. Koira saw that one coming.
It looked like Koira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renninger.
A slow jab from Renninger misses its intended target.
Renninger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renninger can do to turn this around?
Renninger misses with a jab to the body
and Koira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renninger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renninger lands a front kick.
Renninger digs a good hook to Koira's body.
Koira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renninger just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Koira misses the target.
Koira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koira works over Renninger's head and body with a nice combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Renninger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koira has got the better of the exchanges.
Renninger throws a head kick that misses.
Renninger scores with a push kick.
Karri Koira is winning the standup battle so far.
Renninger thuds a left hand into Koira's body.
Koira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Koira.
Renninger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koira's sensitive parts.
Koira avoids the head kick by Renninger.
Renninger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koira with a jab.
Renninger blocks a head kick by Koira.
Renninger misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Renninger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koira checks a leg kick.
Koira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renninger misses with a kick to the body
and Koira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renninger throws a body kick that misses.
Renninger connects with a leg kick. Koira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renninger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Koira to counter with a crisp jab.
Renninger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koira scores with a punch to the head.
Koira lands with a hook. Renninger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Renninger lands a leg kick that knocks Koira off balance momentarily.
Renninger throws a head kick but Koira moves out of range.
Koira is looking to counter punch.
Renninger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koira was well out of range. Poor timing from Renninger.
Koira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renninger throws out the jab.
Renninger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koira slips under a jab from Renninger.
Renninger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koira.
Renninger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renninger throws out a counter right but Koira avoids it with no problem.
Koira slips a jab from Renninger.
Renninger throws a chopping leg kick but Koira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renninger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koira avoids the body shot from Renninger.
Koira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koira avoids the head kick by Renninger.
A little feinted left hand from Koira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Renninger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Renninger pushes Koira away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Renninger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Renninger misses with a hook. Koira ducked under it nicely.
Koira's corner calls for a 1-2. Koira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Renninger cracks Koira with a good jab.
Renninger lands a nice shot that snaps Koira's head back.
Koira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renninger.
Renninger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Renninger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Koira misses.
Renninger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koira manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koira stuns Renninger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koira's corner calls for a 1-2. Koira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renninger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renninger throws a body punch but Koira moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Renninger throws a head kick that misses
and Koira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Renninger throws a lazy uppercut
and Koira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Renninger misses with a body punch
and Koira counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renninger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renninger throws a head kick that misses.
Koira misses with a double jab.
Koira throws a body punch but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Renninger.
Koira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renninger misses with a low kick.
Koira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renninger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koira lands a jab.
Renninger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Renninger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koira is looking to counter punch.
Renninger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renninger misses with a low kick.
Renninger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Koira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koira checks a low kick from Renninger.
It looked like Koira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renninger.
Renninger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Renninger misses.
Renninger throws a low kick but Koira avoids it.
Koira throwing a counter right hand but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Renninger throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renninger clobbers Koira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renninger.
A little feinted left hand from Koira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Renninger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Renninger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renninger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger is looking to slow Koira down with leg kicks.
Koira misses with the combination.
Renninger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koira was well out of range. Poor timing from Renninger.
Renninger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renninger misses with a straight right.
Renninger throws a hook but Koira blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Koira misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renninger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renninger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Renninger does no damage.
Renninger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Renninger.
I think Renninger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Renninger!
A relieved looking Richard Renninger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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244 lbs
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261 lbs
61 - 33 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
61 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling swings widly with a right hand
and McWild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stehling throws a right hand that misses
and McWild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McWild keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McWild has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jungle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick from Stehling.
McWild moves out of range of the body kick from Stehling.
Stehling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stehling closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McWild did well to prevent Stehling getting side control.
McWild moves into full guard.
Stehling looking to pass the guard.
Stehling has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cell Block Six. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stehling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stehling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWild trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stehling throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling won't allow McWild to sweep him here.
McWild is working hard here to advance position.
Stehling content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWild lands a head kick!
McWild takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McWild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stehling.
McWild slips a straight right by Stehling.
Stehling cracks McWild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Jeffry McWild has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from McWild.
McWild moves out of range as Stehling strikes.
McWild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stehling misses with a double jab
and McWild counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling moves into range and clinches up with McWild.
Stehling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McWild's elbow.
McWild is working for takedown but Stehling is calmly controlling the position for now.
McWild blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Stehling.
Stehling misses with a short punch on the inside.
McWild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
McWild stalling the fight.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stehling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Stehling.
McWild has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stehling.
McWild shoots in for a takedown but Stehling shows good takedown defense.
McWild moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStehling.
Stehling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stehling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffry McWild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWild is breathing heavily.
Stehling thuds a left hand into McWild's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McWild darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stehling.
McWild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stehling's sensitive parts.
McWild thuds a left hand into Stehling's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stehling can pounce on him.
Stehling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWild.
McWild with a lazy takedown attempt
and McWild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stehling throws the left hand but McWild avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stehling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stehling misses with a hook.
McWild is looking to counter punch.
Stehling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stehling tries to clinch but McWild is having none of it.
Stehling shoots for a double leg takedown but McWild sprawls well. He's pushed Stehling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stehling misses with a body shot.
Stehling throws the left hand but McWild avoids the punch easily.
Stehling moves away from the strike by McWild.
Stehling looks to throw the jab but McWild is out of range.
McWild takes one to the side of the head.
Stehling misses the shot to the body.
McWild misses with a takedown attempt - Stehling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stehling! But no joy.
McWild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stehling.
McWild goes for a double leg but Stehling avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stehling continues to drive forward.
Stehling steps into range and cracks McWild with a monster punch that buckles his knees! McWild flops backwards and Stehling dives into his guard looking to finish!
McWild is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffry McWild's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stehling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stehling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stehling throws a leg kick but McWild sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stehling lands an overhand right.
Stehling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stehling misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McWild 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 Stehling has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stehling and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by McWild. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWild.
McWild blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stehling pivots, looking for a leg kick but McWild is out of range and Stehling settles back down.
Stehling misses with an uppercut. McWild saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McWild throws a nice outside leg kick.
McWild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McWild drives through with a takedown into Stehling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild stopping the sweep attempt from Stehling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stehling trying to control the position here.
McWild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stehling is adopting a defensive guard.
McWild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWild throws an elbow that misses. Stehling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWild's guard. Nice move by Stehling!
McWild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stehling is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Stehling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McWild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stehling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWild can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stehling controls the pace.
Stehling is pushing down on McWild's leg trying to pass to half guard. McWild is fighting to maintain full guard but Stehling has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stehling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stehling with the ground and pound but McWild uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stehling trying to control but McWild is working from the bottom.
McWild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stehling manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild throws an elbow that misses. Stehling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWild's guard. Nice move by Stehling!
Stehling throws a big elbow that misses.
Stehling tries to free his leg and advance position but McWild is retaining full guard.
Stehling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stehling postures up in McWild's guard and throws a big left but McWild blocks it.
McWild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stehling is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stehling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McWild is looking for a triangle but Stehling pushes his legs off easily.
Stehling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell Stehling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stehling looking to sit in guard and control but McWild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McWild trying to control but Stehling is working from the bottom.
McWild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stehling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stehling is pulling down on McWild's head to control his posture.
McWild postures up in Stehling's guard and throws a big left but Stehling blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeffry McWild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffry McWild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McWild ducks right into an uppercut from Stehling.
McWild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stehling lunges at McWild with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McWild's hand.
Stehling lands with a hook. McWild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stehling moves out of range as McWild throws a body kick.
Stehling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stehling misses with a straight right.
Stehling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stehling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McWild.
Stehling shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McWild clobbers Stehling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by McWild. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McWild.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling takes one on the button.
Stehling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McWild's calf.
Stehling gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McWild counters with a slapping leg kick.
McWild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stehling throws a front kick aimed at McWild's knee but McWild avoids it well.
McWild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stehling throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stehling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh McWild is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stehling lands a nice shot that snaps McWild's head back.
McWild lands a slapping body shot.
Stehling works McWild's body with a nice hook.
Stehling drives through with a takedown into McWild's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stehling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWild's head.
McWild working a defensive guard here.
McWild seems to have got his legs back now.
McWild wants to stand up but Stehling is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stehling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWild's head.
McWild working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stehling.
Stehling lands a couple of elbows.
Stehling postures up and lands a big shot to McWild's brow.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McWild's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McWild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McWild misses with a shot to the body
and Stehling counters with a nice body shot.
Stehling cracks McWild with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitchell Stehling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stehling scores with a jab to the body.
Stehling moves into the clinch.
McWild prevents a body shot from Stehling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Stehling.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as McWild controls the action.
Stehling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stehling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McWild's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Stehling as the two fighters clinch.
Stehling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stehling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWild blocks a body shot from Stehling.
McWild is working for takedown but Stehling is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McWild tries to stall but Stehling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McWild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Stehling.
Stehling misses with a punch on the inside.
Stehling tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stehling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McWild checks a low kick from Stehling.
Stehling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWild was well out of range. Poor timing from Stehling.
McWild gets a double leg takedown into Stehling's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Stehling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stehling 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
A victorious Mitchell Stehling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood comes into the arena with Ali Bomaye by The Game blaring out of the sound system. Sumrall has chosen Kutless - Smile 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 Jonah Sumrall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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30
214 lbs
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205 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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Major Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonah Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood fails with the takedown
and Sumrall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sumrall's waist but Sumrall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardwood off to one side.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumrall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardwood misses the body punch
and Sumrall counters by clinching up.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardwood taking a breather.
Hardwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sumrall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardwood can't find room to land a body shot as Sumrall controls the action.
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sumrall lands a right hand.
Sumrall throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood stalling in the clinch but Sumrall improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sumrall.
Sumrall lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sumrall - that landed with a thud.
Hardwood takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sumrall.
Hardwood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sumrall blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sumrall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sumrall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardwood is breathing heavily.
Hardwood tries to work over Sumrall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sumrall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sumrall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardwood's face.
It looks like Major Hardwood has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall drops Hardwood with a big knee straight up the middle! Hardwood is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hardwood is rocked!
Hardwood misses with a low kick.
Sumrall throws a big counter head kick but Hardwood avoids it with no problem.
Oh Hardwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardwood misses with a jab to the body
and Sumrall rattles Hardwood with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hardwood tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Sumrall dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hardwood stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonah Sumrall!
Major Hardwood spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by Ratamahatta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Landon Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Austin doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Austin throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Austin tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Austin connects with the punch.
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
Austin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Austin.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Smith.
Good leg kick by Austin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Austin lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Austin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Austin.
That has opened up Devon Smith's cut even more.
Austin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Austin. That one must have hurt.
Austin connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith wants to clinch.
Landon Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Austin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Austin with a body shot.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Austin clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith slips a jab from Austin.
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Austin scores with a hook.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Austin can pounce on him.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin throws a head kick that half lands.
The cut above Devon Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith slips a jab from Austin.
A big left from Smith misses.
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Austin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landon Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin blocks a jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Austin digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Austin is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Austin scores with a jab to the body.
Austin scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Austin misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Austin.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Austin looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Smith misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Austin has got the better of the exchanges.
Austin cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Austin throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Austin. Austin obviously looking to wear him down.
Austin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Austin throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Austin.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Austin.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Austin throws a nice head kick!
Devon Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Landon Austin!
Landon Austin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sly Randolph had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
46 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radar Salter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph throws a wild body kick that Salter sees coming a mile off.
Salter lands a jab to the nose.
Randolph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salter's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Randolph, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salter.
Randolph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salter throws a poor cross that misses
and Randolph counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salter won't be happy with that.
Salter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Randolph.
Salter loads up on a big right hand but Randolph slips the punch.
Randolph attempts a counter takedown but Salter avoids it well and moves away.
Salter misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Randolph.
Randolph moves out of range of the strikes.
Salter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randolph.
Salter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randolph has time to react.
Salter just misses with a punch to the body.
Salter throws a leg kick
and Randolph counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randolph avoids the body shot from Salter.
Randolph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Salter swings widly with a right hand
and Randolph counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salter's knee momentarily.
Salter scores with a punch to the head.
Salter connects with a nice looking jab.
Salter throws a lazy uppercut
and Randolph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Salter misses the target.
Randolph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salter 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 Randolph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randolph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randolph attempts a counter takedown but Salter avoids it well and moves away.
Salter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randolph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Randolph.
Randolph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randolph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Randolph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salter cracks the inside of Randolph's front leg.
Salter misses with a right hand
and Randolph counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter misses with an uppercut
and Randolph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randolph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randolph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randolph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salter throws a leg kick but Randolph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Randolph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barracks - LOD in the buildup to the fight.
Salter connects with a body shot.
Salter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randolph in his tracks.
Randolph moves out of range of the strikes.
Randolph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
Randolph slips a straight right by Salter.
It looked like Randolph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salter throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salter throws a right hand that misses
and Randolph finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salter.
Salter cracks Randolph with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter lands a nice shot that snaps Randolph's head back.
Salter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Salter misses with a body punch
and Randolph counters with an outside leg kick.
Salter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randolph.
Randolph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Salter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randolph in his tracks.
Salter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randolph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randolph misses with a body shot.
Randolph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randolph moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab from Randolph.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salter throws a jab when Randolph was well out of range.
Salter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Randolph.
Salter scores with a hook to the body. Randolph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randolph lands with a straight right. Salter didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph avoids the body shot from Salter.
Salter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randolph lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Salter misses.
Salter misses with an uppercut.
Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Randolph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Randolph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randolph moves out of range of the strikes.
Randolph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randolph 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.
Salter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randolph drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salter sprawls and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salter wants to slow Randolph down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Randolph misses its intended target.
A jab from Salter misses.
Randolph wants to land a leg kick but Salter is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sly Randolph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randolph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salter tries to move into range but Randolph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randolph.
Randolph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randolph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randolph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randolph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salter.
Salter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randolph counters with a leg kick.
Salter misses with a hook.
Salter lands a body shot.
Salter slips a straight right by Randolph.
A bone on bone clash there as Salter blocks the leg kick.
Salter throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randolph at a distance.
Salter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph slips under a jab.
Salter moves out of range of the leg kick from Randolph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randolph defending well as Salter loads up on a big left hand.
Randolph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randolph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salter on the side of the head.
Randolph slips under a jab from Salter.
Randolph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randolph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Randolph moves out of range of the strikes.
Randolph tried to counter with a leg kick but Salter avoided it.
Salter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randolph checks a leg kick.
Randolph checks a low kick from Salter.
Salter misses with a left hand
and Randolph counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Salter.
Randolph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salter. Salter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salter is rocked!
Randolph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
Salter misses with a left hand
and Randolph counters with a stiff right hand.
Salter is still on wobbly legs! Can Randolph finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph looks to score with a jab to the body but Salter is just out of range.
Salter misses the jab.
Salter seems to have recovered his senses.
Randolph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randolph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salter's hands.
Salter lands with an uppercut that bounces Randolph off the cage and back into range.
Salter thows a leg kick but Randolph checks it
and Randolph scores with a counter punch that sends Salter to the canvas! Randolph smells blood - he's punishing Salter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Salter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Randolph!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kukko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rokki puts asses in the seats!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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174 lbs
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185 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko dips to his left and cracks O Brien with an uppercut!
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of O Brien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Brien blocks a head kick by Kukko.
A countering left hand to the body from O Brien misses.
Kukko throws a solid leg kick but O Brien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kukko.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kukko is looking to slow O Brien down with leg kicks.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kukko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Brien quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien trying to control here.
O Brien tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
O Brien is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Brien avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
O Brien trying to control here.
Kukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Brien's head.
O Brien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Kukko tries to escape the position.
O Brien is trying to stick to Kukko's back but Kukko is turning into O Brien. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in O Brien's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
O Brien wants to get up but he can't break Kukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
O Brien preventing the sweep.
O Brien slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Brien wants to pass the guard but Kukko is keeping the position.
O Brien is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is trying to keep O Brien in close.
O Brien won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Kukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kukko keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
Kukko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Brien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Brien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Brien keeps trying to improve his position.
O Brien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Brien trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko lands a high kick!
O Brien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Brien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kukko defends well and O Brien ends up having to push Kukko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kukko with a body shot.
O Brien checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Brien takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kukko.
Kukko swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kukko throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice body kick.
O Brien slips a jab from Kukko.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kukko throws a sloppy head kick
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kukko on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Kukko throws a low kick but O Brien moves out of range easily.
O Brien swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kukko 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 O Brien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Brien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
Kukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Brien's calf.
Kukko misses with an uppercut.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Kukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kukko - that will leave a mark!
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Kukko's ribs.
Kukko is looking to slow O Brien down with leg kicks.
O Brien misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien jabs Kukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien blocks a leg kick.
Kukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Kukko throws a low kick but O Brien avoids it.
O Brien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kukko pinned against the cage. Kukko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from O Brien.
Kukko throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Kukko slips the punch.
Kukko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kukko throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kukko.
A head kick misses from Kukko.
It seemed like O Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Kukko keeps it at a distance.
Rokki Kukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by O Brien as he checks the leg kick.
Kukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Kukko misses with a leg kick.
O Brien now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Kukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Kukko slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kukko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Brien on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kukko.
O Brien 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a hook.
O Brien misses with a hook.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
O Brien cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Kukko throws a wild body kick that O Brien sees coming a mile off.
O Brien throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
Kukko throws a low kick but O Brien moves out of range easily.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
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 Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Kukko's ribs.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kukko.
Kukko throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
Kukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Brien under the eye.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
Kukko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Kukko ducks down to avoid it.
Kukko ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
Kukko looks to throw a body kick
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Kukko throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kukko lands a really nice looking cross but O Brien seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko clobbers O Brien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kukko throws the kick towards the body but O Brien avoids it.
Kukko misses with the body kick
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien connects with a jab.
Kukko thuds his shin into the meat of O Brien's side.
Kukko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukko.
Kukko throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
Kukko tries to counter with a takedown but O Brien is quick to defend against it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kukko.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien lands an overhand right.
Billy O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kukko looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
Kukko slips a jab and a cross from O Brien.
Kukko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Brien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Kukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kukko.
A swing and a miss from Kukko.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Kukko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Brien misses with a hook
and Kukko counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien ducks right into an uppercut from Kukko.
Crunch! Kukko slams his shin into O Brien's torso.
O Brien throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kukko. That's going to slow O Brien down.
Kukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
Kukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien misses with the combination.
Kukko tries to counter with a takedown but O Brien is quick to defend against it.
Kukko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Brien momentarily.
Kukko scores with the left hand. O Brien knows he should have avoided that one.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien lands a nice shot that snaps Kukko's head back.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Kukko finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukko sizes up O Brien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Brien has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kukko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kukko.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukko.
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 Rokki Kukko.
Well Kukko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TOQUINHO. Rocker has chosen Ki:Theory - Stand By Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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175 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rocker.
Rocker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palhares throws a body punch but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
A jab from Rocker finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Rocker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
Rocker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Palhares cracks Rocker with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Rocker - just one landing.
A jab from Rocker does it's job there.
Palhares moves out of range as Rocker strikes.
Rocker lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rocker. That's going to slow Palhares down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker throws a leg kick but Palhares moved away.
Palhares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rocker 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.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Palhares swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocker checks it well.
Palhares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Palhares swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
Rocker drops his hands momentarily and Palhares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker scores with a push kick.
Palhares cracks Rocker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palhares.
Palhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocker fakes the leg kick and cracks Palhares in the body.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Rocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palhares throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Rocker scoring well with a low kick there.
Rocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocker blocks a low kick nicely.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Palhares shakes it off.
Rocker lands with a nice body punch.
Rocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocker tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Palhares misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocker! But no joy.
Rocker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palhares's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Palhares manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Palhares scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palhares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palhares postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Rocker is keeping the position.
Palhares trying to control but Rocker is working from the bottom.
Palhares is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker 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.
Rocker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Rocker moves away and avoids it.
Palhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Rocker misses with a low kick as Palhares jumps back.
Jab, jab by Rocker - just one landing.
Ricky Rocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Rocker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Rocker doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares keeps the fight on the outside.
Palhares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rocker defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Rocker off balance momentarily.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares lands with a nice body kick.
Rocker checks a leg kick.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palhares throws a chopping leg kick but Rocker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palhares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick from Palhares.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses
and Rocker counters with a good low kick that Palhares was not able to check.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Palhares's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palhares throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Palhares takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocker.
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocker! But no joy.
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Palhares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Rocker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palhares throws a hook but Rocker avoids it easily.
Rocker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Rocker scores with a nice right hand.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker shoots in and gets a takedown into Palhares's guard.
Rocker postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to control but Rocker passes into half guard.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
Rocker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocker is thwarting Palhares's attempts to control the position.
Palhares is positioning himself well to prevent Rocker advancing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rocker connects with a nice short shot to Palhares's temple.
Rocker wants to take a breather but Palhares is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rocker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocker is trying to control. Palhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares is looking to improve his position.
Palhares gets back to full guard.
Rocker passes Palhares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palhares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palhares is controlling Rocker's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Rocker sees coming a mile off.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Rocker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palhares, as that shot connected.
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker throws a leg kick but Palhares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Rocker jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Palhares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rocker doesn't seem phased though.
Rocker lands a leg kick that knocks Palhares off balance momentarily.
Rocker connects with a single shot there.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker works the jab nicely.
Rocker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palhares!
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rocker in side control, throwing shots but Palhares defends.
Palhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocker trying to control the position but Palhares is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Palhares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rocker is looking to take a break and control but Palhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palhares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palhares keeps working.
Palhares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palhares.
Ricky Rocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Palhares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocker's guard.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Rocker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palhares trying to control the position here.
Palhares wants to hit a switch here but Rocker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Palhares there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palhares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rocker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker checks the leg kick.
Palhares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rocker throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares throws a low kick, looking for Rocker's leg but Rocker calmly moves out of range.
Rocker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Rocker's torso.
Rocker connects with a body shot that sends Palhares's belly button to the back.
Rocker scores with a takedown into Palhares's guard.
Rocker throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares wants to control the position but Rocker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control from the bottom.
Rocker trying to control from half guard but Palhares is working away.
Palhares is trying to control but can't.
Rocker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocker trying to advance position but Palhares counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palhares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocker looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rocker lands with an uppercut that bounces Palhares off the cage and back into range.
Palhares jabs at Rocker's body.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palhares. That's going to slow Rocker down.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Palhares takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Rocker scores with a jab.
Palhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocker throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Palhares avoids it with no problem.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocker.
A bone on bone clash there as Palhares blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker slips under a jab.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Rocker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palhares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker lands with an uppercut that bounces Palhares off the cage and back into range.
Rocker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Rocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Nice body kick from Rocker.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palhares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocker's calf.
Palhares cracks Rocker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Rocker misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rocker with a jab.
Rocker throws out a leg kick but Palhares moves out of range and Rocker only half commits.
Palhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body
letting Palhares counter with a right hand.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Rocker's leg. Rocker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rocker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rocker there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Palhares throws a front kick that sends Rocker stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rocker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Palhares.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rocker misses with a hook
and Palhares counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocker throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rocker. That did some damage!
Rocker jabs at Palhares's body.
Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocker sprawls well. He's pushed Palhares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palhares slips a jab from Rocker.
As Rocker backs away, Palhares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rocker slips under a jab.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Palhares saw that one coming.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pluto Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palhares blocks a head kick by Rocker.
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!
Palhares moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Palhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocker.
Palhares cracks the inside of Rocker's front leg.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Rocker scoring well with a low kick there.
Palhares slips a straight right by Rocker.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.
Palhares scores with a kick to the body.
Rocker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares throws out a powerful jab.
Rocker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palhares's guard.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.
Palhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocker is aware though and is defending well.
Palhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rocker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is pulling down on Rocker's head to control his posture.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocker defends it easily.
Palhares trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rocker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker! Ricky Rocker retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Rocker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borschev missing with a left hand there. Tires was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tires looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Tires is just out of range.
Tires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borschev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borschev.
Tires misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tires is out of range.
Tires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tires comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tires looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tires misses with a wild body shot.
Borschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Borschev lands a big head kick that sends Tires tumbling to the mat! Borschev takes a step backwards and waves Tires back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Brick Tires has been cut.
We've been informed that Tires 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tires thows a body kick. Borschev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tires circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borschev lands with a right hand.
Tires defending well as Borschev loads up on a big left hand.
Tires throws a wild body kick that Borschev sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Borschev blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires punishes Borschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Borschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tires scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borschev swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
Tires misses the shot to the body.
Tires looks for the body kick but Borschev saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tires. That's going to slow Borschev down.
Tires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tires.
Nice cross by Tires.
Tires jabs Borschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borschev is breathing heavily.
Borschev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tires.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tires throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tires lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tires scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tires is able to avoid easily.
Borschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tires lands with a cross.
Tires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tires fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Borschev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Borschev looks to clinch but Tires throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Borschev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brick Tires! Brick Tires retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Brick Tires 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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