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Syn 363 - Blessed Curse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beijer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beijer comes to the cage accompanied by David hasselhoff - Looking for freedome. Escobar has chosen Big Pun - Brave in The Heart as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Beijer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar 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.
It looks like Hans Beijer has been cut.
Escobar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beijer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Beijer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Beijer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beijer tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar throws a jab when Beijer was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Beijer blocks the low kick.
Beijer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beijer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beijer trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Beijer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Beijer from controlling successfully.
Beijer throws a big elbow that misses.
Beijer postures up.
Beijer looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Beijer has his hands on Escobar's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beijer keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beijer wants to get back to his feet but Escobar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Beijer is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beijer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Hans Beijer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beijer's sensitive parts.
Beijer moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Beijer. Beijer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Beijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beijer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beijer looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
A jab from Beijer finds it's way through Escobar's defenses.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar throws a right hand that Beijer ducks under and follows up with a left that Beijer also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Beijer's shoulder, as Beijer tries to avoid the shot.
Beijer checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar gets caught napping as Beijer dives in and scores a takedown. Escobar manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beijer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beijer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beijer looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Beijer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beijer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beijer checks a leg kick.
Beijer shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beijer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beijer misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Beijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beijer looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Beijer misses with a kick to the body.
Beijer tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Beijer is out of range.
Beijer throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beijer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Beijer ends up having to push Escobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
Hans Beijer's cut is getting worse.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Escobar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Beijer moves out of range easily.
Beijer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar throws a jab when Beijer was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beijer.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beijer.
Beijer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hans Beijer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beijer slips a straight right by Escobar.
Beijer lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Escobar sprawling to the canvas. Beijer follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Escobar hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Beijer is controlling well.
Beijer is looking for a kimura here.
Hans Beijer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beijer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beijer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beijer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beijer trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Beijer throws a big elbow that misses.
Beijer wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Beijer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beijer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beijer misses with a hook.
Beijer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Beijer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Escobar.
Beijer misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Beijer misses with a head kick.
Beijer's corner calls for a 1-2. Beijer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick from Beijer.
Beijer slips under a jab.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Escobar misses.
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 Hans Beijer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Beijer's cut.
That's time! Beijer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beijer.
Beijer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beijer. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beijer.
Beijer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beijer's hands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beijer!
Beijer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beijer scrambles back to his feet.
Jeez, Hans Beijer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beijer closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar, looking for a takedown. Beijer pushes Escobar against the cage but Escobar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beijer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Beijer ends up having to push Escobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Escobar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar tried to score with a low kick but Beijer checks it.
Beijer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Beijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar moves out of range as Beijer throws a body kick.
Escobar slips a straight right by Beijer.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar clobbers Beijer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Beijer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pablo Escobar!
After the fight, Pablo Escobar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Bad Leroy Brown. George Mendez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendez just manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Mendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Mendez misses.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mendez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been informed that Mendez 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.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Mendez works the jab nicely.
Brown misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slips under a jab from Mendez.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Mendez drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Mendez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Mendez!
Our winner, George Mendez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutaali Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Pekka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pekka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington trying to control here.
Pekka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Washington tries to hold on but Pekka pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekka wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Washington manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Washington, under a barage of strikes from Pekka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Pekka wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pekka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pekka's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pekka turns into Washington and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pekka looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington postures up.
Pekka keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Pekka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pekka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekka is on top in guard.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington is looking for a triangle but Pekka pushes his legs off easily.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Pekka from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekka.
Pekka 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.
Pekka looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pekka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Pekka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pekka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Washington has passed into side control.
Washington advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pekka trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Pekka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pekka is trying to hold Washington in close to prevent damage but Washington has managed to pass into half guard.
Pekka manages to get to full guard.
Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pekka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Pekka's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pekka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pekka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pekka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pekka!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Washington throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Pekka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pekka in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pekka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Pekka.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Pekka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Washington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pekka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pekka as he avoids it easily.
Pekka shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekka lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pekka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pekka.
Pekka throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Pekka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pekka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Pekka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekka.
Pekka looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Pekka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Pekka, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Washington goes for a double leg but Pekka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pekka continues to drive forward.
Pekka flicks out a counter leg kick but Washington steps away.
Pekka lands a jab to Washington's midsection.
Pekka slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pekka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pekka tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Pekka shows good takedown defense.
Pekka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Washington defends it well.
Pekka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washington defends well and Pekka ends up having to push Washington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big left from Pekka misses.
Washington checks a low kick from Pekka.
Washington blocks a head kick by Pekka.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pekka.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Pekka connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
Washington tries to clinch but Pekka moves out of range.
Washington goes for a double leg but Pekka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pekka continues to drive forward.
Pekka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pekka misses with a leg kick.
Pekka throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Brutaali Pekka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekka.
Washington is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.
Pekka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekka misses the jab.
Pekka wants to land a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pekka is defended easily by Washington.
Washington drives through with a takedown into Pekka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekka's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Pekka looking for a sweep. Not yet Pekka, not yet.
Pekka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Pekka.
Washington passes into half guard.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutaali Pekka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pekka 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutaali Pekka!
During a confident post fight interview, Brutaali Pekka 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Klepacki - March to doom. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torello is one step ahead there.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Torello from controlling successfully.
Torello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torello stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Torello working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Torello postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Torello lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello works to advance to full mount. Moore defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Moore is squirming around, avoiding Torello's attempts to control the action.
Torello throwing strikes here but Moore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Moore blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torello lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moore hang on?
Torello lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torello throwing strikes here but Moore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Torello throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moore because Torello loaded up on that one.
Torello scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moore?
Torello breaks from Moore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore wants to control but Torello is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torello thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torello with good strikes from the mount here!
Torello scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Torello working the ground and pound effectively.
Torello tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Torello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore is staying active underneath Torello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moore tries to roll over but Torello keeps him under control.
Torello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Torello seems to be looking for submissions.
Moore controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torello not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torello is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Torello.
Moore has hold of Torello's hands but Torello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Torello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore gets back to full guard.
Moore looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Torello dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torello.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Torello. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Torello motions for Moore to come forward. Torello throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a swing at Torello's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Torello misses.
We've been told by Moore's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torello fails with the takedown.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torello throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Torello is predictable there
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torello wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Torello gets caught napping as Moore dives in and scores a takedown. Torello manages to retain guard.
Moore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Torello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard.
Torello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torello postures up.
Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moore's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moore stands up over Torello, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torello looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
Torello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torello looking for a sweep. Not yet Torello, not yet.
Torello working a defensive guard here.
Moore wants to control from the top but Torello keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Torello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torello's head.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torello looking for subs off his back but Moore has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torello actively working from the bottom here.
Torello tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Moore thows a huge punch but Torello dodges it nicely.
Torello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!
Torello avoiding Moore 's attempts to control his hands.
Torello lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Torello's arms.
Torello thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Torello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Torello has his takedown stuffed
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Torello to the canvas! Moore follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Moore!
Post fight, Bobby Moore took to the microphone: 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koira looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morales.
Morales misses with a low kick as Koira jumps back.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koira.
Morales lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koira is out of range and Morales settles back down.
Morales misses with a jab to the body
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales throws a head kick but Koira moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is looking to slow Koira down with leg kicks.
Morales is looking to clinch but Koira is avoiding it.
Morales looks for the body kick but Koira saw that one coming.
Koira lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick from Koira misses.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Koira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Koira in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Koira as the two fighters clinch.
Koira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koira cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Koira is pressed up against the cage. Morales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koira down to the mat. Koira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koira swings widly with a right hand
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Koira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Koira is just out of range.
Koira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Koira as he connects with a hook.
Morales scores with a three punch combo!
Morales tries to clinch up but Koira circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales scoring well with a low kick there.
Morales throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koira throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Koira is looking to chop away at Morales's legs.
Koira swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Koira misses the target.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koira.
A nice side step and Koira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Koira feints a counter leg kick.
Koira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick
and Koira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales wants to clinch up but Koira keeps it at a distance.
Morales moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juan Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koira missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales staying out of range there.
Morales scores with a jab.
Morales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morales missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koira is holding on to half guard well.
Morales is trying to control. Koira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koira wants to improve his position but Morales is controlling well.
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 Juan Morales will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koira misses with the combination.
Morales slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koira, right into the meat.
Good exchange - Koira coming out on top.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Koira's head but Koira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koira! But no joy.
Koira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koira counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Morales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morales throws an off balance right hand
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morales throws the kick towards the body but Koira avoids it.
Morales tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Koira is just out of range.
Koira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morales has his takedown stuffed
and Koira counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koira.
Morales tries to clinch but Koira moves out of range.
It seemed like Koira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karri Koira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karri Koira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Morales looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Koira counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koira takes a step back to recover.
Morales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morales looks for a takedown but Koira sprawls well.
Morales misses with a combination
and Koira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira scores with a hook to the body. Morales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koira lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Koira.
Koira throws a good cross that connects.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but Koira shows good takedown defense.
Morales scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morales is thwarting Koira's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morales lands a nice short elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Morales's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morales trying to control from half guard but Koira is working away.
Morales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koira is trying to maintain the position but Morales is very close to passing his half guard.
Koira gets back to full guard.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morales controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koira trying to control the position.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Koira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales dives in and grabs Koira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koira pushes down on Morales's head and hops out.
It seemed like Koira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morales defending well as Koira loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Morales was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Koira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morales can pounce on him.
Morales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koira.
Koira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales darts in trying to clinch
and Koira counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales looks for the body kick but Koira saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morales.
Morales checks a leg kick.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koira moves away.
A nice side step and Koira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morales with a nice cross.
Morales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morales tries to bum rush Koira with a series of wild strikes but Koira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koira counters with a right hand to the body.
Koira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morales at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Koira as Morales shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales ducks right into an uppercut from Koira.
Koira misses with a body shot.
Morales throws a right and a left that Koira avoids nicely.
Koira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Koira moves out of range easily.
Morales misses with a low kick as Koira jumps back.
Morales tries to land a leg kick but Koira saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koira.
Morales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morales misses with a combination
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Morales throws a body punch but Koira moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Koira.
Morales throws a front kick aimed at Koira's knee but Koira avoids it well.
Koira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koira connects with an inside leg kick.
Morales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koira's waist but Koira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morales off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koira lands a nice hook to Morales's body. Morales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales closes the distance but Koira moves to the side
and Koira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koira blocks a head kick by Morales.
Koira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morales looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Koira's head back.
Koira slips under a jab.
Koira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koira throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales connects with a right hand. Koira shakes it off.
Koira throws a low kick but Morales avoids it.
Morales tries to land a front kick but Koira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales throws an off balance right hand
and Koira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morales dips to his left and cracks Koira with an uppercut!
Morales throws a leg kick
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koira.
Morales avoids the body shot from Koira.
Morales attempts a counter takedown but Koira avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karri Koira.
I think Koira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karri Koira!
A relieved looking Karri Koira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Juan Morales was interviewed post fight and said 'EI JUMALAUTA MITÄ PASKAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster!. David Lemieux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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172 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 24 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Ector scores with a jab.
Lemieux connects with a jab.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ector counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ector.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Ector tries to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling the position.
Ector wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemieux won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Lemieux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
Ector half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector is looking to chop away at Lemieux's legs.
Ector rushes Lemieux and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
A short left from Lemieux.
A frustrated look appears on Ector's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Ector tries to stall but Lemieux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ector is trying to break free.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemieux controlling the action here for a moment.
Ector wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemieux stalls.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Ector breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Ector misses its intended target.
Ector throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux wants to counter with a clinch but Ector pushes him away.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Ector saw that one coming.
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ector tries to counter by clinching up but Lemieux breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
Ector tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemieux counters with a one-two to the body.
Lemieux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Lemieux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Ector wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Ector's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lemieux stalling in the clinch but Ector improves position.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but Ector gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling him.
Lemieux stalling the fight.
Ector is trying to push Lemieux away but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux trying to stall but Ector improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling him.
Ector avoiding damage as Lemieux throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ector.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ectors head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage.
Lemieux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemieux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemieux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Lemieux.
Ector slips a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Ector's shoulder, as Ector tries to avoid the shot.
Lemieux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ector tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Ector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lemieux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lemieux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemieux, as that shot connected.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Ector moves away and avoids it.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ector swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector gets tackled into the cage by Lemieux. Lemieux maintains the clinch.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ector looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lemieux lands a lovely overhand right.
Lemieux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Ector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemieux wants to counter with a clinch but Ector pushes him away.
Ector takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Lemieux slips a jab from Ector.
Kay Ector is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemieux connects with a solid leg kick.
Ector scores with a three punch combo!
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Ector wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ector takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ector wants to clinch.
Lemieux has Ector up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
Lemieux lands a leg kick that knocks Ector off balance momentarily.
Ector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lemieux's calf.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemieux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ector tries to clinch up but Lemieux circles away and keeps his distance.
Ector is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ector lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Lemieux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux prevents Ector from breaking the clinch.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lemieux.
Lemieux has closed the distance and engaged Ector in a clinch.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemieux throws a head kick that half lands.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Ector is having none of it.
It looked like Ector was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lemieux.
Lemieux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ector 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 Lemieux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemieux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemieux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ector taking a breather.
Lemieux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ector.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lemieux lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ector takes one to the side of the head.
Ector misses with a head kick.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Ector moves out of range.
Lemieux tries to clinch up but Ector circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemieux, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemieux digs a good hook to Ector's body.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Ector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lemieux can pounce on him.
Lemieux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemieux wants to clinch up but Ector keeps it at a distance.
Ector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lemieux scores with a three punch combo!
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Ector scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemieux throws a low kick but Ector moves out of range easily.
Lemieux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemieux circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux swats away the attempt to clinch by Ector.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Ector working hard to break the clinch.
Lemieux pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemieux stalling in the clinch but Ector improves position.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Ector looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ector wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage.
Ector takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ector lands with a left to the head.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Ector creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ector is trying to force a seperation but Lemieux has the dominant position.
Ector wants to break free but Lemieux has control.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Lemieux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ector tries to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling the position.
Ector lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemieux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ector's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries to circle away but Lemieux has him pinned against the cage.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux blocks the elbow strike.
Lemieux avoids the elbow strike from Ector, against the cage.
Ector blocks an uppercut.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ector misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lemieux 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lemieux!
Our winner, David Lemieux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Badger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jump Around. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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148 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 4, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by The Badger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Badger's corner calls for a 1-2. The Badger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Badger scores with a decent looking hook.
Tsushima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Badger lands with a good body shot.
The Badger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Badger misses with a wild body shot.
And Tsushima tries to counter it with a takedown but The Badger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsushima gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Badger counters with an inside leg kick.
The Badger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsushima's calf.
Bucky The Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Badger rushes Tsushima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsushima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Badger lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Chibi Tsushima has been cut.
Tsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima blocks the elbow strike.
The Badger misses with a punch to the body.
The Badger misses with some punches.
The Badger tries a knee to the head but Tsushima blocks it.
Tsushima avoids the elbow strike from The Badger, against the cage.
Tsushima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Badger has him pressed against the cage.
The Badger scores with a shot to the side of Tsushima's head.
Tsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Badger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tsushima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tsushima being controlled here momentarily.
Tsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but The Badger is retaining full guard.
The Badger trying to control the position.
The Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Badger wants to control but Tsushima postures up.
The Badger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tsushima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsushima is stalling here. The Badger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tsushima seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Badger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by The Badger.
The Badger trying to control the position but Tsushima is working away.
Tsushima can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsushima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Badger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsushima keeps working.
The Badger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tsushima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsushima regains half guard.
Tsushima gets back to full guard.
Tsushima is looking to sweep but instead, The Badger has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tsushima tries to get to full guard but The Badger has control of the leg.
Tsushima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Badger wants to pass the guard but Tsushima is defending well.
Tsushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsushima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Badger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Badger's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky The Badger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chibi Tsushima's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good shot there by The Badger.
Tsushima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Badger clinches up with Tsushima and pushes him back against the cage.
The Badger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsushima blocks an elbow strike.
The Badger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsushima can do to turn this around?
Tsushima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Badger throws out a loose jab but Tsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Badger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsushima avoids the head kick by The Badger.
Bucky The Badger is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Badger checks it well.
Tsushima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsushima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Badger.
The Badger throws a right hand that misses
and Tsushima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Badger's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger has Tsushima pulled in close to control his posture.
Tsushima stopping the sweep attempt from The Badger.
Tsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but The Badger is retaining full guard.
Tsushima won't allow The Badger to sweep him here.
The Badger managing to control the position.
Tsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but The Badger is retaining full guard.
Tsushima trying to control but The Badger is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsushima looking to pass the guard.
The Badger is trying to control the position but Tsushima postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsushima's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Badger misses with a hook. Tsushima ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from The Badger.
Tsushima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Badger.
A nice side step and Tsushima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsushima defending well as The Badger loads up on a big left hand.
The Badger throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
The Badger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Badger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Badger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Badger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsushima is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Badger backwards.
Tsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsushima tries a body shot but The Badger blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima avoids a wild elbow strike from The Badger.
The Badger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsushima.
Tsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as The Badger controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tsushima fails to land.
The Badger blocking some punches.
Tsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsushima takes a shot to the head.
The Badger misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsushima throws a head punch that misses.
The Badger trying to land knees to the body.
The Badger misses with a knee strike.
A short left from The Badger.
The Badger throws an elbow but it misses.
The Badger lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger throws an elbow but it misses.
The Badger gets underhooks to prevent Tsushima's takedown attempt.
Tsushima misses with the head strike.
The Badger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Badger lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsushima takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsushima is trying to drag The Badger to the mat but The Badger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsushima takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from The Badger.
Tsushima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bucky The Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Badger.
Tsushima lands a shoulder strike.
The Badger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsushimas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky The Badger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chibi Tsushima's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Badger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tsushima blocks a leg kick.
Tsushima throws a lazy uppercut
and The Badger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsushima really felt that one!
Tsushima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Badger wants to slow Tsushima down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsushima with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Badger counters with a right hand to the body.
The Badger misses with a combination
so Tsushima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Badger is keeping the position for now.
The Badger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Badger is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Badger is keeping the position for now.
Tsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Badger keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Badger managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Badger lands a head kick!
Chibi Tsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Badger throws a chopping leg kick but Tsushima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Badger walks into a stiff left hand from Tsushima.
The Badger scores with a nice right hand.
Tsushima with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Badger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Badger misses with a punch on the inside.
The Badger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Badger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsushima backwards.
Tsushima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bucky The Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
The Badger with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Badger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Badger misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsushima tries to score a body lock takedown but The Badger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsushima throws a head punch that misses.
The Badger lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Badger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Badger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bucky The Badger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsushima blocks the elbow strike.
The Badger's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tsushima tries a body shot but The Badger blocks it.
The Badger misses with a punch to the body.
Tsushima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger lands a nice uppercut.
Tsushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Badger tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsushima avoids the damage to the body.
Tsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by The Badger.
The Badger tries a knee to the head but Tsushima blocks it.
The Badger tries a knee to the head but Tsushima blocks it.
The Badger tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsushima avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Badger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsushima blocks the elbow strike.
Tsushima throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Tsushima - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Badger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsushima.
The Badger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsushima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsushima throws a lazy right hand but The Badger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky The Badger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Badger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky The Badger!
A very excited looking Bucky The Badger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radar Salter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter throws a right hand that misses
and Linhares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Linhares misses.
Salter connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Salter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Linhares.
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salter was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares.
Salter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linhares lands with a shot to the body.
Linhares is looking to wear down Salter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Linhares throws an overhand right that lands on Salter's shoulder, as Salter tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Salter misses.
Linhares blocks a leg kick.
Salter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Linhares misses with a body shot.
Salter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Linhares with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares throws a leg kick but Salter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Linhares to score with a decent uppercut.
Salter throws a body shot but no joy.
Linhares throws out a loose jab but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salter moves out of range as Linhares throws a body kick.
Salter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Linhares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linhares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter stalks Linhares and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Linhares's face. Linhares staggers backwards, shaken.
Linhares moves out of range as Salter strikes.
Salter misses with an uppercut. Linhares saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linhares.
Salter works the jab nicely.
Linhares misses with a body kick.
Salter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Linhares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salter. Salter obviously looking to wear him down.
Linhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Linhares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Linhares lands with a straight right. Salter didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares misses with an uppercut. Salter saw that one coming.
Linhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Salter moves out of range as Linhares throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Salter.
Linhares defending well as Salter loads up on a big left hand.
Linhares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salter scores with a jab to the head.
Linhares moves forwards but Salter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Linhares's head but Linhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salter throws a poor cross that misses
and Linhares counters with a nice body kick.
Linhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Salter - just one landing.
Salter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linhares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RNC Sport Club in the buildup to the fight.
Linhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salter.
Linhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linhares misses the shot to the body.
Salter misses with a straight right.
Salter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salter misses with a hook.
Salter throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily.
Salter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Linhares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Linhares throws a front kick that sends Salter stumbling back into the cage.
Linhares scores with a push kick.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linhares.
Salter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salter throws the left hand but Linhares avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares scores with a jab to the body.
Linhares throws a front kick that sends Salter stumbling back into the cage.
Linhares throws a big shot that misses.
Salter slips a jab and a cross from Linhares.
Salter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salter! But no joy.
Salter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salter.
Linhares jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Linhares checks a low kick from Salter.
Salter throws the left hand but Linhares avoids the punch easily.
Linhares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Linhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salter.
Salter lands a nice hook to Linhares's body. Linhares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Salter is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Salter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Linhares staying out of range there.
Salter stalks Linhares and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Linhares's face. Linhares staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Linhares
and Salter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Linhares thinking.
Linhares throws the kick towards the body but Salter avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter lands with a right hand.
Salter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linhares manages to avoid it.
It looked like Linhares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salter.
Linhares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Linhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salter. That did some damage!
Linhares lands with a shot to the body.
Salter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Linhares looks to land a body kick but Salter moved away.
Salter swings for the body but Linhares moves out of range.
Salter takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Linhares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linhares blocks a jab.
Salter swings for the body but Linhares moves out of range.
Salter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Linhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salter. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares lands with a cross.
Linhares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Linhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Salter misses with a double jab.
Linhares misses with a hook. Salter ducked under it nicely.
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 Luis Carlos Linhares will probably get the nod.
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.
Linhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salter lands with a straight right. Linhares didn't see that one coming.
Linhares connects with a body shot.
Salter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
Salter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Linhares misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Salter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Linhares throws a body punch but Salter moves out of range.
Salter looks to score with a jab to the body but Linhares is just out of range.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salter was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares.
Salter misses the jab.
Linhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Salter throws a lazy right hand but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Linhares's head but Linhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salter.
Salter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares thuds his right hand into Salter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Salter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Salter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Linhares counters with a nice body shot.
Linhares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Linhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Linhares blocks a jab.
Linhares lands with a nice body punch.
Salter misses with a wild combination.
Linhares blocks a jab.
No joy there for Salter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Salter looks to move away, Linhares throws a big counter combo bu Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter cracks Linhares with a good jab.
Linhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salter.
Salter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Linhares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salter looks to land a left hand but Linhares moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Linhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Salter misses with a jab to the body
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Linhares slips a straight right by Salter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares throws a solid leg kick but Salter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Linhares.
Linhares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salter will feel that in the morning.
Salter is breathing heavily.
Salter throws a solid leg kick but Linhares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salter.
Linhares's corner calls for a 1-2. Linhares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salter dodges the punch combination from Linhares.
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Salter sees coming a mile off.
Salter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Linhares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Salter.
Linhares throws a looping overhand right but Salter ducks down to avoid it.
Salter jabs at Linhares's body.
Nice jab there from Linhares.
A slow jab from Salter misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Linhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Salter throws out a counter right but Linhares avoids it with no problem.
Salter connects with a looping right hand.
Salter looks to land a right hand but Linhares moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Linhares.
That kick from Linhares tenderised Salter's leg. Salter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salter misses with a straight right.
Salter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Linhares misses with a head kick.
Salter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Linhares connects with an inside leg kick.
Linhares moves out of range as Salter strikes.
Linhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salter manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Linhares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares tries to move into range but Salter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salter works Linhares's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Salter finds it's way through Linhares's defenses.
Linhares staying out of range there.
Salter needs to keep his hands up - Linhares had a free shot at his head there.
Salter throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
Linhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Linhares.
Salter throws the left hand but Linhares avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Linhares.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linhares.
Salter lands a jab to the nose.
Linhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salter.
Good standup being displayed there by Linhares as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linhares moves away from the strike by Salter.
Salter throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
Salter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Linhares staying out of range there.
Linhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salter misses with a straight right.
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 Luis Carlos Linhares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Linhares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Linhares.
Linhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salter.
A big left from Salter misses.
Salter lands with a straight right. Linhares didn't see that one coming.
Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salter! But no joy.
Salter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salter throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
Linhares moves out of range as Salter strikes.
Linhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salter misses with a body shot.
Salter avoids the body shot from Linhares.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Linhares checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salter. Linhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Linhares's head but Linhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Salter misses.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Salter is just out of range.
Linhares swings for the body but Salter moves out of range.
Salter throws a combination. Linhares tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Linhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salter avoids a kick to the body.
Salter throws the left hand but Linhares avoids the punch easily.
Salter loads up on a big right hand but Linhares slips the punch.
Salter throws a right hand that misses
and Linhares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Linhares misses.
A little jabbing left from Salter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Linhares thuds a left hand into Salter's body.
Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salter takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Salter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Linhares.
Linhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salter throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salter manages to avoid it.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Salter is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Salter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salter jabs Linhares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares drops his hands momentarily and Salter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Linhares walks into a straight right hand from Salter.
Linhares feints and then cracks Salter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salter down.
Salter slips under a jab from Linhares.
Salter works Linhares's body with a nice hook.
Salter works the jab nicely.
Salter punishes Linhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Linhares scores with a kick to the body.
Linhares misses with a looping left.
Salter lands with a nice body punch.
Salter lands a right hook to the body.
Linhares lands a nice shot that snaps Salter's head back.
Salter misses the shot to the body.
Linhares moves out of range as Salter strikes.
Salter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Linhares throws a push kick but Salter slaps the foot to one side.
Linhares misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares slips a straight right by Salter.
Linhares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salter will feel that in the morning.
Salter throws a head kick that misses.
Linhares needs to keep his hands up - Salter had a free shot at his head there.
Salter lands with a right hand.
Linhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linhares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Linhares thuds a left hand into Salter's body.
Salter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salter checks a leg kick.
Salter throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily.
Salter connects with the punch.
Linhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Linhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Linhares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Linhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salter slips under a jab from Linhares.
Linhares misses with a hook. Salter ducked under it nicely.
Linhares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salter 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 scores with a hook to the body. Linhares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salter ducks under a wild hook from Linhares.
Salter scores with a nice strike.
Salter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salter slips a jab and a cross from Linhares.
Linhares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salter throws a lazy uppercut
and Linhares counters with a left to the body.
Salter lands a slapping body shot.
Salter lands a lovely overhand right.
Radar Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Carlos Linhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Linhares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Radar Salter.
I think Linhares has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luis Carlos Linhares!
Luis Carlos Linhares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fett comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse. Wayne has chosen My Life 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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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jango Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett checks a leg kick nicely.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fett.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fett tries to score with a low kick but Wayne moves his leg out of the way.
Wayne thuds his shin into the meat of Fett's side.
Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wayne's hands.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Fett sees coming a mile off.
Fett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Fett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne cracks the inside of Fett's front leg.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wayne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne throws a front kick that sends Fett stumbling back into the cage.
Fett misses with a looping left.
Fett throws a body shot but no joy.
Fett throws a chopping leg kick but Wayne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wayne digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Fett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wayne doesn't seem phased though.
Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Fett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wayne cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wayne works Fett's body with a nice hook.
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wayne lands a front kick.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fett throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a good, hard body kick but Fett shrugs it off.
Wayne swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Fett's body. Fett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fett thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Fett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wayne did well to prevent Fett getting side control.
Fett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to take a breather but Wayne is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wayne is able to avoid easily.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne dominated that round.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Wayne punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Fett connects with a solid leg kick.
Fett tries to score with a low kick but Wayne moves his leg out of the way.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Fett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fett wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Fett's legs.
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wayne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fett will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett scores with a nice head shot.
Wayne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fett is able to avoid easily.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wayne's knee momentarily.
Fett slips under a jab.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wayne on the side of the head.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Fett feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Fett's body. Fett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fett gets a double leg takedown into Wayne's guard.
Fett preventing the sweep.
Wayne controls Fett momentarily but Fett frees himself.
Fett passes into half guard.
Wayne trying to control but Fett postures up.
Fett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wayne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fett is trying to work for a kimura but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wayne tries to hold on but Fett pushes him away.
Fett looking to finish Wayne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wayne!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is bucking up trying to escape but Fett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wayne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wayne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wayne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fett's back!
Wayne is trying to stick to Fett's back but Fett is turning into Wayne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wayne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne looking to control.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wayne is trying to keep Fett in close.
Fett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett dominated that second round.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Lil Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Wayne.
Wayne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fett rather than just go for the knockout.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Wayne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
Fett blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Fett tries to score with a low kick but Wayne moves his leg out of the way.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne throws a lazy body kick
and Fett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fett feinted with a counter takedown.
Fett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fett digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fett.
Fett misses with a hook.
Fett slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fett, right into the meat.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett.
Fett slips a straight right by Wayne.
Fett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Fett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fett connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Wayne misses.
Wayne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wayne. Fett shrugs it off though.
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wayne lands the left hand.
Fett drives through with a takedown into Wayne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jango Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wayne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fett has Wayne in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Fett wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wayne. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Fett is keeping the position.
Wayne trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!
Lil Wayne took some time post fight to say the following; 'I wanna give a shout out to Ms. Mama Chris Karter, whose dedication was indispensable for preparing my stamina, and nana Byhennikov, who made her oral cavity available for cleanup after "practice" was over. Good day, y'all.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Please - J Cole. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at BigMouth Cabrons that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mayor throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Mayor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Mayor.
The fighters circling - Mayor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Mayor throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Mayor back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayor tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Mayor back against the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Mayor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Mayor.
Mayor takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tommy Mayor has been cut.
Mayor has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Brown.
Mayor looks winded!
Brown lands an elbow just above Mayor 's eye.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Tommy Mayor's cut even more.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Mayor avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Mayor dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown is working Mayor over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Mayor blocks the elbow strike.
Mayor blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Mayor working aggressively here.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayor is defending well for now.
Mayor throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayor prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Tommy Mayor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayor.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayor.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Mayor avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayor's brow.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayor is defending well for now.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mayor's defenses.
Mayor managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Mayor blocks the elbow strike.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayor avoids it.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tommy Mayor'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 Tommy Mayor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bushido Brown!
A victorious Bushido Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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