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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela has chosen Promentory as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Armo Kuusela enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
45 - 24 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oudomphonephaivanh throws the left hand but Kuusela avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Oudomphonephaivanh misses its intended target.
Kuusela appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a leg kick
and Kuusela holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a right hand.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a short shot to the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands an uppercut.
Kuusela tries to work over Oudomphonephaivanh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuusela is trying to push Oudomphonephaivanh away but Oudomphonephaivanh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath Oudomphonephaivanh's ribcage. Oudomphonephaivanh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oudomphonephaivanh's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuusela stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oudomphonephaivanh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusela's elbow.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela tries to throw a body punch but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it by throwing Kuusela back against the cage.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh pushes Kuusela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head punch that misses.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oudomphonephaivanh as Kuusela tries to tie him up.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to pull guard but Kuusela holds him up against the cage and eventually Oudomphonephaivanh drops back down to his feet.
Oudomphonephaivanh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of Oudomphonephaivanh's head.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to work over Kuusela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a left to the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuusela.
A short right from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Kuusela is pushing Oudomphonephaivanh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oudomphonephaivanh struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusela controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuusela.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Kuusela misses with a punch to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a body shot but Kuusela blocks it.
Kuusela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuusela lands a body shot.
Kuusela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a wild body kick that Kuusela sees coming a mile off.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with a body shot.
Crunch! Oudomphonephaivanh slams his shin into Kuusela's torso.
Kuusela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuusela throws out a counter right but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it with no problem.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuusela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a shot from downtown. Kuusela moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a looping left.
Kuusela misses with an uppercut.
It appears Oudomphonephaivanh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oudomphonephaivanh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuusela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oudomphonephaivanh can pounce on him.
Kuusela tries to clinch up but Oudomphonephaivanh circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Oudomphonephaivanh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Kuusela finds it's way through Oudomphonephaivanh's defenses.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuusela counters with a thumping low kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a front kick aimed at Kuusela's knee but Kuusela avoids it well.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to land a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range.
Good shot there by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Kuusela checks the leg kick.
Kuusela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusela slips under a jab.
Kuusela feints a counter leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to throw the jab but Kuusela is out of range.
Kuusela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuusela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuusela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oudomphonephaivanh swings widly with a right hand
and Kuusela counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oudomphonephaivanh's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Oudomphonephaivanh misses
and Kuusela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh has been cut.
Kuusela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oudomphonephaivanh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuusela.
Good work by Kuusela as he checks the leg kick.
Kuusela throws a wild body kick that Oudomphonephaivanh sees coming a mile off.
Kuusela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oudomphonephaivanh checks it well.
Kuusela has managed to clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh can't find room to land a body shot as Kuusela controls the action.
Oudomphonephaivanh has had enough of the clinch but Kuusela keeps him there for the moment.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a body shot but Kuusela blocks it.
Oudomphonephaivanh dodges an elbow strike from Kuusela.
Oudomphonephaivanh prevents a body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuusela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oudomphonephaivanhs head.
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 Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuusela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oudomphonephaivanh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kuusela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a leg kick
and Kuusela counters with a nice uppercut.
Oudomphonephaivanh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuusela.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a wild body shot.
Kuusela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuusela misses with a wild body shot.
Kuusela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oudomphonephaivanh. Oudomphonephaivanh obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuusela misses with a hook.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a wild body kick that Kuusela sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oudomphonephaivanh manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuusela blocks the leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuusela manages to avoid it.
Oudomphonephaivanh backing away here, and Kuusela unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kuusela moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuusela was well out of range. Poor timing from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws out a loose jab but Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a decent looking hook.
Oudomphonephaivanh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a low kick as Kuusela jumps back.
Kuusela tries a quick counter leg kick but Oudomphonephaivanh is wise to it.
Oudomphonephaivanh checks a low kick from Kuusela.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a chopping leg kick but Kuusela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuusela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuusela was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oudomphonephaivanh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a good body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a right hand but Kuusela moved out of range.
Kuusela scores with a kick to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kuusela.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuusela checks a low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuusela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oudomphonephaivanh's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh is predictable there
and Kuusela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a wild body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a right hand.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuusela! But no joy.
Kuusela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuusela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oudomphonephaivanh thows a leg kick but Kuusela checks it
and Kuusela counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oudomphonephaivanh's knee momentarily.
Oudomphonephaivanh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuusela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Oudomphonephaivanh misses.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body kick.
Kuusela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oudomphonephaivanh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuusela just manages to avoid it.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuusela scores with a punch to the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a chopping leg kick but Kuusela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuusela wants to land a leg kick but Oudomphonephaivanh is out of range.
Kuusela lands with an uppercut that bounces Oudomphonephaivanh off the cage and back into range.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuusela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a poor cross that misses
and Oudomphonephaivanh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuusela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a jab to Kuusela's midsection.
Kuusela scores with a body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to chop away at Kuusela's legs.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a lazy right hand but Kuusela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with an uppercut. Kuusela saw that one coming.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a right hook to the body.
Kuusela has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oudomphonephaivanh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
Kuusela moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuusela wants to clinch up but Oudomphonephaivanh keeps it at a distance.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a nice head shot.
Kuusela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuusela is trying to counter with his kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuusela 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 Oudomphonephaivanh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oudomphonephaivanh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuusela misses the shot to the body.
It appears Oudomphonephaivanh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a right hand that misses
and Kuusela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuusela - that will leave a mark!
Kuusela swinging wildly here.
Kuusela fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armo Kuusela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh's cut.
That's time! Oudomphonephaivanh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Oudomphonephaivanh. That snapped Kuusela's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oudomphonephaivanh. Kuusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kuusela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuusela.
Kuusela connects with a leg kick. Oudomphonephaivanh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a shot to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuusela misses with a body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuusela keeps the fight on the outside.
Oudomphonephaivanh feints and then cracks Kuusela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuusela down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oudomphonephaivanh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oudomphonephaivanh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuusela.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body shot.
Kuusela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oudomphonephaivanh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuusela misses the shot to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Kuusela.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body shot
and Kuusela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oudomphonephaivanh 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.
Oudomphonephaivanh moves out of range of the body kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Kuusela.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body shot.
Kuusela now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuusela is looking to chop away at Oudomphonephaivanh's legs.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a head shot.
Kuusela slips under a jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuusela jabs Oudomphonephaivanh right on the nose. Oudomphonephaivanh blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Oudomphonephaivanh misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuusela. Oudomphonephaivanh shrugs it off though.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a slapping body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to clinch up but Kuusela keeps it at a distance.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Kuusela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oudomphonephaivanh doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuusela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oudomphonephaivanh, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuusela breaks from the clinch.
Kuusela jabs Oudomphonephaivanh right on the nose. Oudomphonephaivanh blinks but takes it well.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuusela counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Kuusela misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oudomphonephaivanh momentarily.
Kuusela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh misses
and Kuusela counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oudomphonephaivanh! Kuusela lets Oudomphonephaivanh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oudomphonephaivanh is rocked!
BOOM! Kuusela lands a beautiful left hook that drops Oudomphonephaivanh. Oudomphonephaivanh tries to recover but Kuusela is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Oudomphonephaivanh lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armo Kuusela!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Armo Kuusela made sure he mentioned Maximum Vitality, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opie Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston comes to the cage accompanied by Curtis Stigers - This Life. Velazquez has chosen Since the Flood- as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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36
276 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
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37
232 lbs
28 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Opie Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston tries to clinch up.
Winston leaves Velazquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velazquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winston lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velazquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velazquez up against the cage.
Velazquez can't get the takedown.
Opie Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Velazquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velazquez tries for a takedown but Winston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Winston misses the target.
Winston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velazquez.
Winston lands a high kick!
It looks like Kain Velazquez has been cut.
Winston tries to clinch up.
Velazquez is looking for the big counter here.
Velazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winston circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Winston ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Velazquez clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Opie Winston!
During a confident post fight interview, Opie Winston 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow has chosen Snake in the Eagles Shadow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Snake Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson thuds his right hand into Shadow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shadow misses with a double jab.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Shadow scores with a four punch combination!
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shadow throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Shadow shoots in.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shadow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shadow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simpson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Shadow swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Shadow with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simpson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow 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.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shadow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simpson with a body shot.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson lands a lovely overhand right.
Shadow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Shadow throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Shadow is predictable there
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Shadow.
Simpson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shadow 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.
Shadow misses with a low kick.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
Shadow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Shadow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shadow tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson is looking to slow Shadow down with leg kicks.
Shadow throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shadow throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Shadow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shadow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simpson misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Simpson wants to slow Shadow down by chopping away at his legs.
Shadow misses the body punch
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Shadow 's knee.
Shadow moves out of range of the strikes.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Simpson 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.
Simpson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shadow 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.
Shadow misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shadow's sensitive parts.
Shadow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson wants to sweep but Shadow has passed to side control!
Simpson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is not content to let Shadow control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson feints and then cracks Shadow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shadow down.
Shadow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shadow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shadow throws a leg kick
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shadow really felt that one!
Simpson lands a jab to Shadow's midsection.
Shadow connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson cracks the inside of Shadow's front leg.
Shadow throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Shadow off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Shadow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
Snake Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson misses with a shot to the body
and Shadow counters with a straight right hand.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses.
Shadow throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shadow.
Shadow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Shadow misses
and Simpson counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Shadow misses.
Simpson moves out of range as Shadow strikes.
Shadow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shadow throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Shadow misses with a hook
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Shadow. Beautiful body shot.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shadow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson thumps Shadow with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shadow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Shadow.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Shadow is out of range.
A solid body kick from Simpson.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Nice body punch from Shadow.
Shadow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shadow misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shadow can do to turn this around?
Simpson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shadow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Shadow misses with a jab to the body
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Shadow 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Shadow into the cage.
As Shadow looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo bu Shadow just gets out of the way.
Simpson takes a swing at Shadow's ribcage but misses.
Shadow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shadow's head.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shadow throws a combination that misses
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shadow throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shadow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Shadow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shadow avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Shadow moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Shadow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow moves out of range as Simpson throws a body kick.
Shadow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Simpson slips a straight right by Shadow.
Shadow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Shadow misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Shadow counters with a two punch combo.
Shadow throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Shadow throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Shadow avoids it well.
Simpson throws a low kick but Shadow moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shadow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by Shadow misses
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shadow misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Shadow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shadow drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shadow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Shadow persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson feints and then cracks Shadow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shadow down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws the left hand but Shadow avoids the punch easily.
Shadow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Shadow 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shadow checks a leg kick.
Shadow 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.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson lands a front kick.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Shadow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shadow tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shadow misses with a looping right.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Simpson misses with a low kick as Shadow jumps back.
Shadow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simpson with a body shot.
Snake Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Shadow moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shadow throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Shadow takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Shadow lands with a good body shot.
Shadow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simpson.
Shadow misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shadow misses with a double jab.
Shadow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shadow misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson tried to counter with a leg kick but Shadow avoided it.
Shadow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Shadow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shadow doesn't seem phased though.
Simpson cracks Shadow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shadow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Shadow down.
Simpson lunges at Shadow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shadow's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow misses with a hook
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson thuds a left hand into Shadow's body.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shadow doesn't seem phased though.
Shadow blocks a jab.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a left hand
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson lands with an overhand left.
Shadow is rocked!
Shadow swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shadow.
Simpson connects with a right that clearly hurt Shadow. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Simpson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Shadow collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Simpson!
During a confident post fight interview, Homer Simpson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by Phoenix. Cherry has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. Cherry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phoenix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Phoenix is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix controls Cherry momentarily but Cherry frees himself.
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cherry tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
Cherry works over Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from Phoenix.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Cherry lands a couple of digs.
Phoenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry gets back to full guard.
Phoenix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phoenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cherry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phoenix won't allow Cherry to sweep him here.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cherry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Phoenix is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Cherry keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Cherry has his feet on Phoenix's thighs here. He's pushed Phoenix off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Phoenix screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Cherry!
Buster Cherry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal has chosen Straigh Outta Compton as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eliah Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal scores with a hook.
Marshal throws out a leg kick but Burczynski moves out of range and Marshal only half commits.
Burczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Marshal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burczynski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marshal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burczynski is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshal has wrist control.
Marshal wants to stand but Burczynski is controlling the position.
Burczynski postures up.
Marshal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burczynski is controlling him.
Burczynski content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Burczynski from controlling successfully.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet but Burczynski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burczynski wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marshal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Burczynski misses.
Burczynski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marshal's head.
Marshal lands a glancing blow to the side of Burczynski's head.
Burczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshal is just out of range.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Burczynski.
Burczynski loads up on a big right hand but Marshal slips the punch.
Burczynski tries to land a front kick but Marshal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marshal tries to clinch up.
Burczynski blocks the body kick.
Burczynski checks the leg kick.
Burczynski tries to counter with a takedown but Marshal is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal thumps Burczynski with a low kick.
Burczynski misses with a hook
and Marshal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Burczynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshal is just out of range.
Burczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshal.
Marshal moves away from the strike by Burczynski.
Marshal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marshal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Burczynski blocks the leg kick.
Burczynski misses with an uppercut.
Burczynski throws a head kick but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crunch! Marshal slams his shin into Burczynski's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshal.
Burczynski catches Marshal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burczynski misses with a looping left.
Marshal tries to work over Burczynski's front leg with a kick but Burczynski checks it.
Burczynski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marshal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burczynski throwing a counter right hand but Marshal manages to avoid it.
Marshal thows a body kick. Burczynski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marshal misses with a looping right.
Marshal cracks Burczynski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Burczynski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marshal moves out of range of the leg kick from Burczynski.
Burczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshal.
Burczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshal moves away.
Burczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshal on the side of the head.
Burczynski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Burczynski from controlling successfully.
Burczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burczynski passes Marshal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burczynski is keen to just control but Marshal is a slippery customer.
Burczynski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burczynski thows a huge punch but Marshal dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet.
Burczynski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshal is trying to stand back up but Burczynski is controlling him
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 Kamil Burczynski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burczynski lands a nice looking body shot.
Burczynski dives in for a single leg takedown but Marshal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Marshal.
Burczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshal. That did some damage!
Marshal blocks a leg kick.
Burczynski backing away here, and Marshal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burczynski moves away from the strike by Marshal.
Marshal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burczynski gets tackled into the cage by Marshal. Marshal maintains the clinch.
Marshal throws a punch but it's blocked by Burczynski.
Burczynski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczynski blocks it with crossed arms.
Marshal can't find room to land a body shot as Burczynski controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burczynski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burczynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Burczynski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marshal loads up on a big right hand but Burczynski slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
Burczynski swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal tries a quick counter leg kick but Burczynski is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Burczynski.
Burczynski tries to counter with a takedown but Marshal is quick to defend against it.
Marshal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burczynski.
Eliah Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burczynski's sensitive parts.
Burczynski dives in and grabs Marshal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshal pushes down on Burczynski's head and hops out.
Marshal slips under a jab.
Burczynski misses with a body kick.
Burczynski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marshal avoids a kick to the body.
Marshal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burczynski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marshal is looking to stand up but Burczynski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burczynski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burczynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshal keeping full guard, as Burczynski tries to pass.
Burczynski stops Marshal from standing up.
Marshal 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.
Burczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshal is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal wants to stand up but Burczynski is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eliah Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burczynski looking to score a takedown here. Marshal is defending well but Burczynski drives through and ends up in Marshal's guard.
Marshal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Marshal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marshal catches Burczynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marshal works Burczynski's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burczynski manages to avoid it.
Burczynski ducks under a wild hook from Marshal.
Marshal lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burczynski is defended easily by Marshal.
Marshal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Burczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski thuds his right hand into Marshal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Burczynski moved away.
Marshal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burczynski's hands.
Burczynski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshal tries to work over Burczynski's front leg with a kick but Burczynski checks it.
Marshal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burczynski scores with a leg kick.
Burczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Burczynski sets himself, and Marshal steps forward looking for the clinch! Burczynski avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marshal slips a jab and a cross from Burczynski.
Marshal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal punishes Burczynski's body with a nice straight punch.
Marshal feints and then cracks Burczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burczynski down.
Burczynski throws a right and a left that Marshal avoids nicely.
Burczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshal.
Burczynski tries a low kick but Marshal avoids it.
Marshal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marshal connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshal scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal scores with a leg kick.
Marshal cracks the inside of Burczynski's front leg.
Marshal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burczynski, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshal lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burczynski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski is trying to drag Marshal to the mat but Marshal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burczynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshal backwards.
Burczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshal controls his hands.
Burczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshal gets an underhook and turns Burczynski into the cage.
Marshal throws a head punch that misses.
Burczynski blocks the elbow strike.
Marshal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marshal as Burczynski tries to tie him up.
Burczynski tries to stall but Marshal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burczynski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshal just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burczynski.
Marshal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burczynski pushes Marshal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burczynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Burczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Marshal.
Marshal lands an uppercut.
Marshal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshal blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Marshal controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Marshal.
Burczynski blocking some punches.
Marshal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marshal lands an uppercut.
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burczynski.
Burczynski is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshal has double underhooks.
Marshal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burczynski avoids the elbow strike from Marshal, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshal.
Marshal lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal stalling in the clinch but Burczynski improves position.
Marshal lands with a light punch inside.
Burczynski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burczynski tries a body shot but Marshal blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshal.
Marshal tries to throw a body punch but Burczynski avoids it by throwing Marshal back against the cage.
Marshal tries to throw a body punch but Burczynski avoids it by throwing Marshal back against the cage.
Marshal lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Burczynski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burczynski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marshal swings wildly with an uppercut but Burczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burczynski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burczynski scores with a shot to the side of Marshal's head.
A knee to the head by Marshal.
Marshal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Marshal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal lands with a light punch inside.
Marshal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burczynski is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Burczynski fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshal.
Burczynski tries a body shot but Marshal blocks it.
Burczynski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eliah Marshal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burczynski jumps guard but Marshal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burczynski's elbow.
Marshal lands an elbow inside that Burczynski shrugs off.
Burczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Marshal on the inside.
Marshal misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal swings wildly with an uppercut but Burczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliah Marshal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marshal 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliah Marshal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eliah Marshal thanked Pearson Specter Litt for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. Jakke Ruutu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks takes a swing at Ruutu's ribcage but misses.
Ruutu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruutu misses with a straight right.
Hanks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Ruutu.
Nice defenses there by Hanks.
Ruutu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruutu moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Hanks as he checks the leg kick.
Ruutu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruutu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanks is looking to chop away at Ruutu's legs.
Hanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Ruutu ducks down to avoid it.
Ruutu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ruutu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruutu lands a head shot.
Hanks looks to land a right hand but Ruutu moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu throws a lazy right hand but Hanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanks tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Ruutu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Ruutu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanks doesn't seem phased though.
Ruutu takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.
Ruutu misses with an uppercut.
Jakke Ruutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks thuds his right hand into Ruutu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruutu connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanks lands a head kick. Ruutu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hanks needs to keep his hands up - Ruutu had a free shot at his head there.
Hanks misses with a double jab.
Hanks takes a swing at Ruutu's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruutu.
Ruutu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Ruutu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruutu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanks tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Hanks misses.
We've been told by Ruutu's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruutu scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruutu throws out the jab.
Hanks tries to counter with a clinch but Ruutu shakes him off and moves away.
Ruutu throws a head kick but Hanks moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanks! But no joy.
Hanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruutu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hanks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanks throws the kick towards the body but Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanks moves away.
Ruutu sets himself, and Hanks steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruutu avoids it this time.
Ruutu lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanks's head.
Hanks defending well as Ruutu loads up on a big left hand.
Hanks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanks misses with a looping right.
Hanks slips under a jab from Ruutu.
Hanks misses with a low kick.
Ruutu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanks misses with a straight right.
Hanks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu lands a right hook to the body.
Hanks throws a nice looking combination but Ruutu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanks has Ruutu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruutu gets through Hanks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu lands a shoulder strike.
Hanks can't find room to land a body shot as Ruutu controls the action.
Ruutu blocks an uppercut.
Hanks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanks has a couple of punches blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanks blocks an uppercut.
Hanks has a couple of punches blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanks's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruutu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruutus head.
Hanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanks pushes Ruutu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruutu lands a nice uppercut.
Hanks lands a right hand.
Ruutu tries a body shot but Hanks blocks it.
Hanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Hanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanks blocking some punches.
Hanks lands a shot to the body.
Hanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruutu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanks's head.
Ruutu avoids the head kick by Hanks.
Ruutu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruutu throws a hook to the side of Hanks's head but Hanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruutu misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jakke Ruutu 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.
Hanks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruutu is able to avoid easily.
Ruutu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jakke Ruutu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Ruutu.
Hanks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruutu misses the jab.
Ruutu connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanks 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruutu.
Ruutu throws the left hand but Hanks avoids the punch easily.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Ruutu moves out of range.
Hanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruutu throws out the jab.
Ruutu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks swinging wildly here.
Ruutu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruutu throws out a powerful jab.
Hanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruutu wants to slow Hanks down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanks throws a shot to the body.
Hanks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruutu counters with a straight right hand.
Hanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanks looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Ruutu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanks tries to clinch up.
Ruutu throws a right hand that misses
and Hanks counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruutu as he connects with a hook.
Ruutu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruutu digs a good body shot into Hanks's ribs.
Ruutu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruutu connects with a body shot.
Ruutu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruutu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks is looking to chop away at Ruutu's legs.
Ruutu tried to counter with a leg kick but Hanks avoided it.
Jab from Ruutu.
Hanks checks the leg kick.
Hanks throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ruutu counter with a right hand.
Ruutu scores with a punch to the head.
Hanks blocks a jab.
Hanks feints a counter leg kick.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Hanks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruutu throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Hanks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanks throws a low kick but Ruutu moves out of range easily.
Hanks wants to slow Ruutu down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanks blocks a jab.
Ruutu throws a shot from downtown. Hanks moves away and avoids it.
Hanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruutu backing away here, and Hanks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ruutu cracks Hanks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruutu throws a one two combo.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Ruutu throws a shot to the body.
Ruutu thuds a left hand into Hanks's body.
Ruutu cracks the inside of Hanks's front leg.
Hanks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanks can do to turn this around?
Ruutu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a leg kick that knocks Hanks off balance momentarily.
Ruutu avoids the head kick by Hanks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu scores with a hook to the body. Hanks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Hanks misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ruutu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruutu throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Ruutu.
Hanks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanks slips under a jab from Ruutu.
Hanks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanks tries to move into range but Ruutu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruutu cracks the inside of Hanks's front leg.
Ruutu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruutu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Ruutu misses.
Hanks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ruutu throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruutu as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakke Ruutu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ruutu throws a shot from downtown. Hanks moves away and avoids it.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanks ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Hanks lands with a good body shot.
Hanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Ruutu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruutu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruutu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Hanks.
Ruutu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanks. Hanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruutu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruutu punishes Hanks's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks swings for the body but Ruutu moves out of range.
Hanks wants to clinch.
Hanks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruutu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruutu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Ruutu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Ruutu checks it.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruutu.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Ruutu moves out of range.
Hanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruutu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruutu throws a hook but Hanks blocks it.
Ruutu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanks.
Hanks throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruutu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruutu cracks Hanks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanks misses with a body punch
and Ruutu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craig Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu checks a low kick from Hanks.
Hanks scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruutu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruutu looks to land a right hand but Hanks moved out of range.
A lazy body kick from Hanks
and Ruutu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanks throws a shot from downtown. Ruutu moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Ruutu misses.
Hanks misses with an uppercut. Ruutu saw that one coming.
Hanks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruutu walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Hanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu lands a slapping body shot.
Hanks is looking to clinch but Ruutu is avoiding it.
Ruutu throws a good cross that connects.
Hanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruutu can pounce on him.
Hanks closes the distance and pushes Ruutu back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ruutu as the two fighters clinch.
Hanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruutu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanks misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Hanks throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanks.
Ruutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruutu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruutu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanks backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanks.
Ruutu lands a jab to Hanks's midsection.
Hanks misses with a looping left.
Ruutu misses with a body shot.
Hanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruutu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanks misses with a left hand
and Ruutu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruutu checks the leg kick.
Ruutu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ruutu scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruutu connects with a leg kick. Hanks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruutu scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakke Ruutu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruutu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakke Ruutu!
After winning the bout, Jakke Ruutu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua comes to the cage accompanied by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Andy La Plegua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Lefleaur!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lefleaur. That's going to slow La Plegua down.
Lefleaur tries to work over La Plegua's front leg with a kick but La Plegua checks it.
La Plegua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Lefleaur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Plegua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Plegua throws a hook but Lefleaur avoids it easily.
Lefleaur connects with a looping right hand.
La Plegua throws the left hand but Lefleaur avoids the punch easily.
Lefleaur slips under a jab from La Plegua.
Lefleaur throws a jab when La Plegua was well out of range.
Lefleaur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lefleaur thows a body kick. La Plegua tries to catch it but that hurt him.
La Plegua has Lefleaur up against the cage in a clinch.
Lefleaur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lefleaur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lefleaur circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
Lefleaur cracks a nice hook into La Plegua's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Plegua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
La Plegua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lefleaur or not.
Lefleaur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
La Plegua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lefleaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lefleaur breaks the clinch.
La Plegua delivers a nice body kick.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lefleaur slips a straight right by La Plegua.
Lefleaur thuds a left hand into La Plegua's body.
Lefleaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Plegua.
La Plegua forces Lefleaur back against the cage and clinches.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Lefleaur avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
Lefleaur is trying to break the clinch but La Plegua is controlling him.
La Plegua lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Lefleaur controls his hands.
Lefleaur working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lefleaur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lefleaur staying out of range there.
Lefleaur pivots, looking for a leg kick but La Plegua is out of range and Lefleaur settles back down.
La Plegua scores with the left hand. Lefleaur knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Gordon Lefleaur has been cut.
La Plegua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Plegua appears to be looking for a big counter.
La Plegua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Plegua is looking to clinch.
Lefleaur walks into a jab.
Lefleaur is rocked!
Lefleaur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Plegua can pounce on him.
Lefleaur is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plegua finish him?
La Plegua rushes Lefleaur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lefleaur can't break the clinch.
Lefleaur seems to have recovered his senses.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Lefleaur avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
La Plegua pushes Lefleaur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from La Plegua.
Lefleaur manages to break the clinch.
Lefleaur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lefleaur misses with a shot to the body
and La Plegua counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lefleaur badly! He tries to strike back but La Plegua puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lefleaur out cold! Oh man, Lefleaur will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy La Plegua!
Andy La Plegua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar has chosen That Punjabi Jay-Z song as his entrance music. Make Munalukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munalukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muakbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muakbar.
Munalukko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muakbar tries to land a leg kick but Munalukko saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muakbar throws a head kick that misses
and Muakbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko throws a hook but Muakbar avoids it easily.
Munalukko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Munalukko scores with a punch to the head.
Munalukko throws a lazy right hand but Muakbar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munalukko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muakbar counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munalukko throws out the jab.
Muakbar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Muakbar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muakbar connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muakbar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munalukko finds it's way round the side to connect with Muakbar's head.
Muakbar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munalukko is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko cracks a nice hook into Muakbar's ribs.
The fighters circling - Munalukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munalukko throws the left hand but Muakbar avoids the punch easily.
Munalukko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMuakbar.
Munalukko defending well as Muakbar loads up on a big left hand.
Muakbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Munalukko counters with a good low kick that Muakbar was not able to check.
Muakbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muakbar misses with a hook
and Munalukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muakbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
Munalukko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Munalukko lands a nice hook to Muakbar's body. Muakbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Munalukko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Munalukko.
Munalukko misses with a body shot.
Munalukko misses with a straight left.
Munalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Muakbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muakbar's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Munalukko.
Munalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Muakbar.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muakbar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muakbar wants to free his trapped foot but Munalukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muakbar is stalling here. Munalukko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muakbar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Munalukko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Munalukko tries to stand but Muakbar is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muakbar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muakbar prevents Munalukko from moving into mount.
Munalukko is trying to get an arm triangle but Muakbar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muakbar is looking for a sweep.
Muakbar can't do much from the bottom here.
Muakbar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muakbar can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Make Munalukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muakbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Munalukko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munalukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muakbar.
Munalukko throws a hook but Muakbar avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Muakbar blocks the low kick.
Make Munalukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Munalukko lands the left hand.
Munalukko connects with a nice looking jab.
Muakbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muakbar tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Munalukko.
Muakbar takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Munalukko looks to throw the jab but Muakbar is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Munalukko.
Muakbar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muakbar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munalukko throws a low kick but Muakbar avoids it.
Muakbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munalukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muakbar on the side of the head.
Muakbar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munalukko defends well and Muakbar ends up having to push Munalukko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munalukko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Munalukko misses with a looping left.
Muakbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munalukko avoids a kick to the body.
Munalukko's corner calls for a 1-2. Munalukko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Muakbar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Munalukko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muakbar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muakbar misses with a kick to the body.
Munalukko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munalukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muakbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muakbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muakbar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munalukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munalukko thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a body shot but no joy.
Muakbar counters with a body kick.
Munalukko scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Muakbar.
Munalukko tried to counter with a leg kick but Muakbar avoided it.
Munalukko looks to land a body kick but Muakbar moved away.
Munalukko sizes up Muakbar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muakbar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munalukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muakbar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muakbar throws a wild body kick that Munalukko sees coming a mile off.
Muakbar misses the jab.
Munalukko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muakbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Make Munalukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muakbar scores with the left hand. Munalukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Muakbar defending well as Munalukko loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko lands a front kick.
Munalukko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muakbar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munalukko.
Muakbar throws a head kick that misses
letting Munalukko counter with a right hand.
Munalukko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muakbar. Muakbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muakbar moves out of range of the body kick.
Munalukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko misses with a wild body shot.
Munalukko throws a solid leg kick but Muakbar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munalukko.
Muakbar checks a leg kick nicely.
Munalukko scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Munalukko.
Munalukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munalukko pushes Muakbar away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Muakbar moved away.
As Munalukko backs off Muakbar throws a huge counter combo but Munalukko manages to avoid it all.
Muakbar throws a leg kick but Munalukko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Munalukko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munalukko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muakbar takes one to the side of the head.
Muakbar moves out of range of the leg kick from Munalukko.
Muakbar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Munalukko blocks it well.
Munalukko throws a shot to the body.
Munalukko throws an off balance right hand
and Muakbar counters with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko checks a leg kick.
Munalukko is looking to land body kicks.
Muakbar misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Muakbar.
Munalukko missing with a left hand there. Muakbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munalukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munalukko cracks a nice hook into Muakbar's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Make Munalukko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Munalukko tries to bum rush Muakbar with a series of wild strikes but Muakbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munalukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muakbar throws out a counter right but Munalukko avoids it with no problem.
Munalukko moves away from the strike by Muakbar.
Munalukko throws a wild body kick that Muakbar sees coming a mile off.
Muakbar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Munalukko.
That kick from Munalukko tenderised Muakbar's leg. Muakbar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munalukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muakbar doesn't seem bothered though.
Muakbar misses with a straight left.
Munalukko throwing a counter right hand but Muakbar manages to avoid it.
Muakbar thows a leg kick but Munalukko checks it
and Munalukko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munalukko throws a nice head kick!
Munalukko checks a low kick from Muakbar.
Munalukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Munalukko slams his shin into Muakbar's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko slips under a jab from Muakbar.
Muakbar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munalukko throws a body kick that misses.
Munalukko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMuakbar.
Munalukko misses with a body shot.
Munalukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muakbar moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Munalukko. That snapped Muakbar's head back.
Muakbar throws a hook but Munalukko avoids it easily.
Muakbar throws a leg kick but Munalukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Munalukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muakbar 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 Munalukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Munalukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Munalukko jabs at Muakbar's body.
Munalukko throws a lazy head kick
and Muakbar counters with a straight right hand.
Muakbar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Munalukko to the ground. Muakbar is now in Munalukko's guard.
Muakbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muakbar throwing strikes but missing.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Muakbar stands up over Munalukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muakbar passes into half guard.
Muakbar wants to work for an arm triangle but Munalukko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar is looking to stall here but Munalukko recovers full guard.
Munalukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muakbar can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Munalukko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Munalukko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Munalukko!
Muakbar regains half guard.
Munalukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muakbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munalukko is working for a kimura but Muakbar is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko controlling the action here.
Muakbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muakbar trying to keep a closed guard but Munalukko is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Make Munalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munalukko, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Make Munalukko!
A very excited looking Make Munalukko 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.
Haji Muakbar spoke after the fight, saying 'the roid rage just didn't kick in this time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson has chosen one bourbon one scotch one beer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson tries to land a leg kick but Stroya saw it coming and moves away.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroya circles away.
Stroya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Stroya shoots and misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson throws a jab when Stroya was well out of range.
Stroya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the head.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axelsson.
Stroya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya lands with a nice body punch.
Stroya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Axelsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroya.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Axelsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stroya counters with a two punch combo.
Stroya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stroya connects with a leg kick. Axelsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stroya throws a lazy head kick
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroya throws a front kick that sends Axelsson stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws out a leg kick but Stroya moves out of range and Axelsson only half commits.
Stroya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stroya swinging wildly here.
Axelsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stroya's head backwards.
Axelsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroya closes the distance and clinches up with Axelsson, looking for a takedown. Stroya pushes Axelsson against the cage but Axelsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Axelsson misses
and Stroya counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stroya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stroya can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroya managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stroya lands a body shot.
Axelsson tries to work over Stroya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroya blocks an uppercut.
Stroya blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Stroya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stroya managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson presses Stroya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Stroya.
Stroya has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stroya avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Stroya.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stroya as Axelsson tries to tie him up.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stroya avoids it.
Stroya swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stroya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stroya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Axelsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Stroya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ansgar Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ansgar Axelsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stroya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axelsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axelsson throws a right hand that Stroya ducks under and follows up with a left that Stroya also avoids with ease.
Axelsson misses with a kick to the body
and Stroya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stroya tries to clinch but Axelsson is having none of it.
Stroya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Axelsson thuds his right hand into Stroya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Axelsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stroya.
Axelsson throws the kick towards the body but Stroya avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroya avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Stroya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stroya throws a lazy body kick
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stroya pounces like a tiger and cracks Axelsson with a vicious hook! Axelsson is down but not out! Stroya follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dee Stroya!
Dee Stroya retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dee Stroya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Duberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Duberry!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duberry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Duberry throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Fidel Duberry has been cut.
Duberry looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
Duberry misses with a body kick.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duberry.
Tyson throws a chopping leg kick but Duberry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
Duberry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duberry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Duberry misses with a low kick.
Duberry swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyson misses with a hook. Duberry ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Duberry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duberry misses with an uppercut.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson drops Duberry with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tyson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Tyson!
Rocky Tyson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Rocky Tyson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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