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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricci Morocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricci Morocco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morocco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morocco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni blocks a head kick by Morocco.
Ciprianni tests Morocco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ciprianni connects with a crisp jab.
Ciprianni throws an overhand right that lands on Morocco's shoulder, as Morocco tries to avoid the shot.
Morocco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciprianni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ciprianni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morocco keeps working.
Morocco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni stalling.
Ciprianni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morocco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ciprianni is working for an americana but Morocco has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ciprianni was thinking about the submission.
Ciprianni advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morocco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morocco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Condor Training in the buildup to the fight.
Morocco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A shot to the liver by Ciprianni. Beautiful body shot.
Morocco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morocco throws a solid leg kick but Ciprianni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morocco.
Ciprianni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ciprianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMorocco.
Ciprianni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morocco. That did some damage!
Ciprianni with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morocco!
Morocco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ciprianni with a hook.
Ciprianni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ciprianni counters with a nice uppercut.
Morocco is rocked!
Ciprianni ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Morocco's jaw. Morocco's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ciprianni does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Ciprianni!
Our winner, Danny Ciprianni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edule Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edule Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stone Cold!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cold off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cold.
Edwards has Cold up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards works on Cold's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
Cold is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Cold's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cold.
Cold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards scoring with some ground and pound.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Cold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edwards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards postures up and lands a big shot to Cold's brow.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Cold.
Cold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Edwards works over Cold with some ground and pound from guard.
Cold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edwards is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing that Edwards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edwards distracts Cold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Cold keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Edwards passes Cold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cold tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Cold actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
Cold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cold wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards works his way into side control.
Cold struggling a bit here.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cold manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Cold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edwards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edule Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Cold back into the cage.
Edwards is leaning against Cold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cold takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Cold is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Cold is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards is working Cold over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Edwards lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cold to his knees! Edwards keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edule Edwards!
Edule Edwards seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Stone Cold had this to say: 'Where's the beer at?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pony Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pony Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mclovin throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves feints a counter leg kick.
Mclovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mclovin.
Alves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mclovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mclovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves clinches.
Mclovin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mclovin as Alves tries to tie him up.
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mclovin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mclovin misses with a two punch combination.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Mclovin swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mclovin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alves avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Alves steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves slips under a jab from Mclovin.
Alves tries a quick counter leg kick but Mclovin is wise to it.
Mclovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mclovin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alves - the referee stops the clock and Mclovin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alves. Mclovin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves throws a fast counter high kick but Mclovin manages to duck under it in time.
Mclovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mclovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mclovin misses its target.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Mclovin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alves.
Mclovin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Mclovin.
Alves darts in trying to clinch
enabling Mclovin to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mclovin - that will leave a mark!
Mclovin tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alves.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Mclovin.
Mclovin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alves wants to clinch
and Mclovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Alves feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mclovin looks for the body kick but Alves saw that one coming.
Alves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mclovin checks it well.
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Mclovin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mclovin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alves avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch
and Mclovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mclovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Mclovin lands a two punch combo.
Alves throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mclovin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mclovin misses with a two punch combination.
Alves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alves throws a leg kick but Mclovin checks it.
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Mclovin misses
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mclovin throws a lazy body kick
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Alves.
Mclovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mclovin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mclovin lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Alves connects with a leg kick. Mclovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Mclovin clobbers Alves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alves throws a head kick but Mclovin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a low kick as Mclovin jumps back.
Mclovin throws a front kick that sends Alves stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mclovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mclovin misses with a straight right.
Mclovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Mclovin gets tackled into the cage by Alves. Alves maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mclovin up against the cage.
Alves avoiding damage.
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mclovin throws a shot to the body.
Alves wants to clinch up but Mclovin keeps it at a distance.
Mclovin misses the shot to the body.
Alves tries to land a front kick but Mclovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mclovin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Mclovin was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
Mclovin misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin connects with a crisp jab.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Alves misses with a leg kick.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mclovin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mclovin lands with a right hand.
Mclovin throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Mclovin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mclovin lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alves. Mclovin shrugs it off though.
Mclovin swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Mclovin scores with the left hand. Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
Mclovin takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Mclovin misses its target.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves darts in trying to clinch
and Mclovin 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mclovin 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 Alves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mclovin swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Mclovin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Mclovin throws a sloppy body shot
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Mclovin lands the left hand.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thiago Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Mclovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alves misses with some punches.
Mclovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mclovin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mclovin gets tackled into the cage by Alves. Alves maintains the clinch.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Mclovin.
Pony Mclovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
Alves cracks Mclovin with a nice body shot.
Alves stalling in the clinch but Mclovin improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land.
Mclovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mclovin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
Mclovin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mclovin managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin checks the leg kick.
Alves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alves tries to clinch there but Mclovin circles away.
Good work by Mclovin as he checks the leg kick.
Pony Mclovin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclovin lands a right hand.
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pony Mclovin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mclovin, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pony Mclovin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juntusen Viljo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juntusen Viljo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronaldo Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viljo's head.
Reynolds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viljo finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynolds's head.
It looks like Ronaldo Reynolds has been cut.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Viljo misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Viljo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viljo moves away.
Viljo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Juntusen Viljo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Viljo's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Viljo scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Reynolds scores with a jab. Viljo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reynolds is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Viljo avoids the punch easily.
Viljo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viljo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viljo throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viljo throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Viljo misses with a right hand
and Viljo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viljo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viljo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljo drops Reynolds with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Reynolds! Viljo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juntusen Viljo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsau Tsetsku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini's entrance music is Nicola Piovani - Il Camorrista. A fine choice. Tsetsku has chosen Paula Seling & Ovi - Miracle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tsau Tsetsku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Salvatore Pellegrini's chin.
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186 lbs
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187 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salvatore Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsau Tsetsku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrini shoots and misses
and Pellegrini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsetsku throws an overhand right that lands on Pellegrini's shoulder, as Pellegrini tries to avoid the shot.
Tsetsku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsetsku tries to work over Pellegrini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pellegrini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsetsku walks away with a smile on his face. Pellegrini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pellegrini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsetsku at a distance.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Tsetsku ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini goes for a double leg but Tsetsku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsetsku continues to drive forward.
Tsetsku tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Pellegrini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsetsku drives through and clinches with Pellegrini against the cage.
Tsetsku just leaning against Pellegrini, taking a breather.
Pellegrini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsetsku smiles and moves away.
Tsetsku moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsetsku.
Pellegrini is trying to pull guard but Tsetsku turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsetsku smiles and moves away.
Pellegrini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsetsku lands a nice uppercut.
Tsetsku tries to work over Pellegrini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pellegrini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsetsku smiles and moves away.
Tsetsku moves into the clinch.
A short left from Tsetsku.
Pellegrini trying to control the position but instead, Tsetsku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pellegrini into the cage.
Tsetsku lands a body shot.
Tsetsku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrini controls his hands.
Tsetsku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pellegrini seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsetsku can turn it around.
Tsetsku digs a right hand into Pellegrini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pellegrini's gas tank.
Pellegrini is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku can't find room to land a body shot as Pellegrini controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsetsku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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 nice left hand lands by Tsetsku.
Tsetsku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pellegrini is rocked!
Pellegrini fails to pull guard.
Oh Pellegrini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Tsetsku on the inside.
Tsetsku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini blocks an uppercut.
Tsetsku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsetsku lands a big right hand that drops Pellegrini! The killer instinct kicks in and Tsetsku finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tsetsku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsau Tsetsku!
Post fight, Tsau Tsetsku stared into the camera and said 'Eu va conduce România din nou!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yabaisama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Liquid Swords. The key to victory for Diagoro Yabaisama has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makovsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yabaisama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Yabaisama connects with an inside leg kick.
Makovsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makovsky looks to land a left hand but Yabaisama moved out of range nicely.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the side of Makovsky's head but Makovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Makovsky misses.
It looked like Yabaisama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makovsky misses with a low kick.
Yabaisama keeps Makovsky at a distance using the push kick.
Yabaisama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makovsky.
Makovsky staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yabaisama dips to his left and cracks Makovsky with an uppercut!
Yabaisama throws a right hand that misses
and Makovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yabaisama's guard.
Makovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yabaisama looking for a guillotine here but Makovsky defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yabaisama to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Makovsky is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yabaisama pulls down on the head and he's put Makovsky to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diagoro Yabaisama!
Diagoro Yabaisama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Whiteside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Whiteside!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whiteside tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sorokov is in Whiteside's guard.
Whiteside trying to control the position.
Sorokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiteside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorokov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing that Sorokov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Whiteside has his foot on Sorokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sorokov works his way back into a safe position though.
Sorokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sorokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiteside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorokov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sorokov postures up and lands a big shot to Whiteside's brow.
Whiteside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiteside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whiteside manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sorokov has Whiteside in his guard.
Whiteside throws a big right hand that misses.
Sorokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiteside's guard.
Sorokov preventing the sweep.
Sorokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Whiteside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sorokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whiteside has momentary wrist control but Sorokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Whiteside keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whiteside throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sorokov escapes and throws Whiteside's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sorokov is trying to get an arm triangle but Whiteside is defending well.
Sorokov scoring with punches from side control.
Sorokov throws an elbow but Whiteside slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sorokov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whiteside knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Whiteside has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Whiteside is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whiteside is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Whiteside is trying to control Sorokov's posture but Sorokov avoids it.
Whiteside prevents Sorokov from improving position.
Whiteside is trying to control Sorokov's posture but Sorokov avoids it.
Sorokov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sorokov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sorokov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sorokov cracks Whiteside with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sorokov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sorokov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whiteside is looking for a sweep.
Whiteside taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sorokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiteside is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sorokov is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiteside is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sorokov off and has taken his back!
Sorokov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sorokov trying to control the action but Whiteside just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sorokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiteside darts in looking for a takedown but Sorokov gets double underhooks and turns Whiteside into the cage.
Johnny Whiteside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Sorokov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sorokov!
Whiteside throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Sorokov misses the target.
Whiteside throws a looping overhand right but Sorokov ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sorokov.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Whiteside.
Whiteside doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sorokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sorokov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sorokov gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiteside taking punishment in the form of punches.
Whiteside looking for a sweep but Sorokov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Whiteside is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sorokov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside tries to improve his position but Sorokov has taken his back! Sorokov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Whiteside tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sorokov pushes Whiteside away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Sorokov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hussle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamatsu has chosen Dogs of War as his entrance music. Matsui Takamatsu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hussle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matsui Takamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Hussle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takamatsu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Hussle's head coaches at Team Finland that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hussle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takamatsu throws out the jab.
Hussle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takamatsu throws a big shot that misses.
Hussle throws a jab but it's blocked by Takamatsu.
Hussle misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takamatsu! But no joy.
Hussle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussle connects with a crisp jab.
Takamatsu defending well as Hussle loads up on a big left hand.
Hussle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takamatsu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussle misses with a low kick as Takamatsu jumps back.
It seemed like Takamatsu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takamatsu walks into a jab.
Hussle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Takamatsu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hussle throws a sloppy head kick and Takamatsu moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussle misses with a leg kick.
Hussle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takamatsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussle misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussle connects with the punch.
Hussle tests Takamatsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takamatsu checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Takamatsu misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hussle.
Hussle throws a right hand that misses
and Takamatsu counters with an outside leg kick.
Hussle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takamatsu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hussle.
Takamatsu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takamatsu misses with a body punch.
Takamatsu misses with the head strike.
Hussle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussle lands with a light punch inside.
Hussle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takamatsu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takamatsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hussle tries to work over Takamatsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takamatsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hussle controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussle misses with some punches.
Takamatsu has Hussle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hussle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hussle blocks a body shot from Takamatsu.
Hussle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takamatsu backwards.
Takamatsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussle lands a right hook to the body.
Hussle lands a jab.
Hussle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takamatsu blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hussle. Those never looked like landing.
Takamatsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takamatsu staying out of range there.
Takamatsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hussle misses with a wild body shot.
Takamatsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussle. That's going to slow Takamatsu down.
Takamatsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takamatsu tries to pull guard but Hussle won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu tries to pull guard but Hussle holds him up against the cage and eventually Takamatsu drops back down to his feet.
Mike Hussle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsui Takamatsu.
Takamatsu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hussle uses from the top position.
Hussle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hussle won't allow Takamatsu to sweep him here.
Hussle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takamatsu keeping moving, preventing Hussle from controlling successfully.
Takamatsu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takamatsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hussle manages to get himself to full guard.
Hussle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hussle holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hussle throws a hook but Takamatsu avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hussle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takamatsu slips under a jab from Hussle.
Hussle ducks under a wild hook from Takamatsu.
Hussle misses with a body shot.
Hussle lands with a hook. Takamatsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takamatsu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takamatsu throws a leg kick
and Hussle counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Hussle catches Takamatsu right on the button with a cross.
Hussle throws a leg kick but Takamatsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hussle misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hussle takes a swing at Takamatsu's ribcage but misses.
Hussle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussle misses with a wild combination.
Hussle punishes Takamatsu's body with a nice straight punch.
Takamatsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussle throws a shot from downtown. Takamatsu moves away and avoids it.
Takamatsu throws an overhand right that lands on Hussle's shoulder, as Hussle tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussle. Takamatsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Hussle.
Hussle missing with a left hand there. Takamatsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamatsu can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Takamatsu misses its intended target.
Takamatsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussle.
Hussle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takamatsu, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Hussle. That snapped Takamatsu's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussle motions for Takamatsu to come forward. Hussle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussle throws out a leg kick but Takamatsu moves out of range and Hussle only half commits.
Hussle lands a right hook to the body.
Takamatsu thuds his right hand into Hussle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussle is looking to score with low kicks.
Takamatsu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hussle cracks a nice hook into Takamatsu's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takamatsu checks a leg kick.
Hussle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takamatsu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hussle misses with a body punch
and Takamatsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Takamatsu slips a straight right by Hussle.
Takamatsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussle takes a swing at Takamatsu's ribcage but misses.
Takamatsu walks into a straight right hand from Hussle.
Takamatsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hussle as he avoids it easily.
Hussle thuds a left hand into Takamatsu's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussle misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takamatsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takamatsu checks a low kick from Hussle.
Takamatsu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hussle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mike Hussle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussle scores with a jab to the body.
Takamatsu throws out a leg kick but Hussle moves out of range and Takamatsu only half commits.
Hussle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussle throws a lazy right hand but Takamatsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamatsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussle under the eye.
Takamatsu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takamatsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussle.
Takamatsu throws out a counter right but Hussle avoids it with no problem.
Takamatsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hussle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hussle defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussle throws a jab but it's blocked by Takamatsu.
Hussle misses with an uppercut.
Takamatsu throws a body punch but Hussle moves out of range.
Hussle throws a shot from downtown. Takamatsu moves away and avoids it.
Takamatsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussle throws out the jab.
Hussle misses with a leg kick
and Takamatsu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takamatsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hussle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takamatsu throws an off balance right hand
and Hussle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussle motions for Takamatsu to come forward. Hussle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamatsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussle.
Takamatsu blocks a low kick nicely.
Hussle is looking to slow Takamatsu down with leg kicks.
Hussle tries to keep at a distance but Takamatsu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takamatsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hussle backwards.
Takamatsu can't find room to land a body shot as Hussle controls the action.
Takamatsu pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takamatsu trying to control the position here.
Takamatsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Hussle wants to control from the top but Takamatsu keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hussle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takamatsu counters with a nice leg kick.
Hussle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takamatsu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussle finds it's way round the side to connect with Takamatsu's head.
Takamatsu tries to clinch up.
Hussle moves out of range as Takamatsu strikes.
Takamatsu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussle scores with a body shot.
Hussle stalks Takamatsu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takamatsu's face. Takamatsu staggers backwards, shaken.
Hussle lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Takamatsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takamatsu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hussle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamatsu manages to avoid it.
Takamatsu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takamatsu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussle can pounce on him.
A jab from Takamatsu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike Hussle is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussle lands a really nice looking cross but Takamatsu seems unphased.
Takamatsu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hussle just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamatsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Hussle misses its intended target.
Takamatsu wants to clinch up but Hussle keeps it at a distance.
Hussle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takamatsu just manages to avoid it.
Hussle is looking to score with low kicks.
Hussle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Takamatsu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takamatsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Takamatsu shoots in for a takedown but Hussle shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hussle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takamatsu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takamatsu tries to clinch but Hussle is having none of it.
Hussle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takamatsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussle throws a body punch but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Takamatsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussle.
Takamatsu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hussle blocks it well.
Takamatsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hussle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takamatsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hussle cracks Takamatsu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hussle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takamatsu scores with a leg kick.
Hussle throws the left hand but Takamatsu avoids the punch easily.
Takamatsu lands a head shot.
Takamatsu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamatsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussle was well out of range. Poor timing from Takamatsu.
Hussle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takamatsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hussle's head.
Hussle misses the jab.
Takamatsu misses with a hook.
Hussle is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussle looks to score with a jab to the body but Takamatsu is just out of range.
Hussle scores with a nice head shot.
Hussle scoring well with a low kick there.
Hussle staying out of range there.
Hussle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamatsu manages to avoid it.
Hussle stuns Takamatsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takamatsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsui Takamatsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takamatsu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hussle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takamatsu.
A little feinted left hand from Hussle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takamatsu throws a hook but Hussle avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussle misses the target.
Takamatsu slips a jab from Hussle.
Takamatsu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hussle.
Hussle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takamatsu pushes Hussle up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamatsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mike Hussle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Takamatsu misses.
Jab by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Hussle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamatsu looks to land a right hand but Hussle moved out of range.
Hussle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussle looks to score with a jab to the body but Takamatsu is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takamatsu! But no joy.
Hussle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takamatsu misses with a takedown attempt - Hussle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Hussle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsui Takamatsu.
Takamatsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamatsu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hussle with a body shot.
Hussle lands a leg kick that knocks Takamatsu off balance momentarily.
Takamatsu misses with an uppercut
and Hussle counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hussle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takamatsu.
Hussle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike Hussle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takamatsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takamatsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hussle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussle, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hussle!
Mike Hussle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Matsui Takamatsu stepped up to the mic, saying '“Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.” *I KEEP moving* emotes a forehead SLAP'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ji Lu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hurley tries a low kick but Lu avoids it.
Lu works over Hurley's head and body with a nice combination.
Lu avoids a kick to the body.
Lu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Hurley's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lu looks to throw the jab but Hurley is out of range.
Hurley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lu is able to avoid easily.
Lu misses with an uppercut.
Hurley misses with a wild body shot.
Hurley tries a low kick but Lu avoids it.
Hurley throws a body punch but Lu moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurley, right into the meat.
Lu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hurley throws an off balance right hand
and Lu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurley misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hurley misses with a hook to the body
and Lu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurley connects with an inside leg kick.
Hurley is looking to slow Lu down with leg kicks.
Hurley tries to clinch up
and Lu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lu blocks the body kick.
Lu throws out a counter right but Hurley avoids it with no problem.
Lu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurley's calf.
Hurley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lu is out of range and Hurley settles back down.
Lu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurley on the side of the head.
Lu connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Lu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley misses with a head kick.
Hurley tests Lu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurley connects with a jab.
Hurley avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lu. That snapped Hurley's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lu.
Hurley cracks Lu with a good jab.
Lu throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurley catches Lu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hurley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lu is able to avoid easily.
Lu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurley manages to avoid it.
Lu throws out a powerful jab.
Hurley missing with a left hand there. Lu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Hurley finds it's way through Lu's defenses.
Hurley walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lu. Those never looked like landing.
Hurley swings for the body but Lu moves out of range.
Hurley swings widly with a right hand
and Hurley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hurley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lu throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Hurley.
Lu connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hurley loads up on a big right hand but Lu slips the punch.
Hurley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lu.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses.
Hurley throws a lazy right hand but Lu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurley has closed the distance and engaged Lu in a clinch.
Lu tries to throw a body punch but Hurley avoids it by throwing Lu back against the cage.
Lu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lu.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lu is defending well for now.
Lu cracks Hurley with a nice body shot.
Lu taking a breather.
Hurley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lu avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a knee to the 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 Bull Hurley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hurley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lu defending well as Hurley loads up on a big left hand.
Bull Hurley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurley.
Hurley scores with a jab. Lu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
Hurley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurley throws a front kick that sends Lu stumbling back into the cage.
Hurley throws a head kick that half lands.
Hurley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lu.
Hurley misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley misses with a hook. Lu ducked under it nicely.
Lu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurley. That did some damage!
Lu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hurley defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hurley misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurley.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hurley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lu scores with a kick to the body.
Hurley slips under a jab from Lu.
Lu blocks a head kick by Hurley.
Lu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lu misses with a hook.
Hurley misses with a leg kick
and Lu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lu's calf.
Hurley swings widly with a right hand
letting Lu counter with a right hand.
Hurley scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lu avoids a kick to the body.
Hurley slips a straight right by Lu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lu avoids the head kick by Hurley.
Hurley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy body kick from Hurley
and Lu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurley checks a low kick from Lu.
Hurley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hurley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lu.
Lu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lu lands a jab.
Hurley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Lu finds it's way through Hurley's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hurley.
Lu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurley.
Hurley slips under a jab.
Lu throws a front kick aimed at Hurley's knee but Hurley avoids it well.
Hurley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lu slips under a jab from Hurley.
A little jabbing left from Lu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lu blocks the body kick.
Hurley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hurley.
Hurley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurley misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley slips a jab from Lu.
Hurley lands the left hand.
Hurley throws a leg kick
and Lu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurley misses with a hook
and Lu counters with a left hand that sends Hurley to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lu is looking to advance position but Hurley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hurley is trying to control here but Lu has managed to regain half guard.
Lu won't allow Hurley to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lu is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ji Lu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hurley sizes up Lu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurley.
Hurley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lu throws the kick towards the body but Hurley avoids it.
Hurley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hurley lands with a cross.
Lu lands a really nice looking cross but Hurley seems unphased.
Lu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley misses with a straight right.
Lu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley cracks Lu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lu ducks under a wild hook from Hurley.
Lu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hurley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hurley throws a lazy uppercut
and Lu counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurley scores with a body shot.
Hurley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hurley moves in looking to clinch but Lu pushes him off.
Lu connects with a single shot there.
Hurley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lu flicks out a counter leg kick but Hurley steps away.
Lu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lu swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lu moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Hurley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lu.
Hurley throws the left hand but Lu avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Lu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lu misses with a body kick.
Lu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurley.
Lu throws a hook to the side of Hurley's head but Hurley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurley.
Hurley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Lu moved away.
Lu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hurley throws a looping overhand right but Lu ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lu tries to keep at a distance but Hurley has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lu.
Hurley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurley misses with a punch to the body.
Lu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lu.
Lu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Lu.
Lu lands a shoulder strike.
Hurley missing with knees to the body.
Lu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley misses with a knee to the head.
Lu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Hurley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lu's elbow.
Hurley pushes off an throws an elbow but Lu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lu misses with a body punch.
Lu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hurley - that landed with a thud.
Lu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Hurley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Lu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bull Hurley did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hurley 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 Lu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurley works over Lu's head and body with a nice combination.
Hurley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurley.
Hurley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurley throws a hook to the side of Lu's head but Lu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurley misses with a right hand
and Lu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurley misses the target.
Hurley misses with a few strikes there.
Hurley tries a low kick but Lu avoids it.
Lu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hurley is rocked!
Hurley throws a jab when Lu was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu looks to land a right hand but Hurley moved out of range.
Lu cracks Hurley with an uppercut from hell and Hurley crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lu's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Hurley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hurley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lu postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Hurley's head off the mat! Hurley is out! He's out! Lu jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ji Lu!
Ji Lu is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ji Lu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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