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Syn 405 - The Pursuit Of Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutaali Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekka. That's going to slow Kukko down.
Pekka cracks Kukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kukko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pekka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pekka is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Kukko takes a little break here. Pekka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pekka is looking to reverse the position.
Pekka can't do much from the bottom here.
Kukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pekka wants to control but Kukko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Pekka regains half guard.
Kukko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Pekka is having none of it.
Pekka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pekka is still trying to improve position.
Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kukko is looking for a kimura here.
Pekka tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kukko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pekka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pekka desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kukko is keen to just control but Pekka is a slippery customer.
Kukko drops an elbow to the side of Pekka's head.
Kukko prevents Pekka from improving his position.
Pekka is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekka avoid being mounted?
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pekka's head.
Kukko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pekka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kukko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is looking for a kimura here.
Pekka is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Pekka is having none of it.
Pekka moves into full guard.
Kukko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pekka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pekka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily.
Pekka seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
Kukko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kukko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Pekka shows good takedown defense.
Kukko throws a solid leg kick but Pekka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kukko.
Kukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Pekka misses.
Pekka slips under a jab from Kukko.
Kukko dives in for a single leg takedown but Pekka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Pekka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pekka.
Pekka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Pekka, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Pekka against the cage but Pekka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Pekka finds it's target.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Pekka, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Pekka against the cage but Pekka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko jabs Pekka right on the nose. Pekka blinks but takes it well.
Kukko misses the shot to the body.
Pekka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekka throws a lazy body kick
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pekka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko pushes down on Pekka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pekka trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko throwing shots but Pekka is blocking nicely.
Pekka is refusing to be controlled, as Kukko sits in half guard.
Pekka is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands strikes from half guard.
Kukko tries to pass to full mount but Pekka defends it.
Pekka is trying to control but can't.
Kukko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pekka tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Pekka dodges it nicely.
Kukko working Pekka over with strikes.
Pekka looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kukko pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Kukko.
Kukko working over Pekka with some ground and pound. Pekka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pekka trying to control here.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukko winds up and cracks Pekka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kukko is nestled in close to Pekka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pekka is rocked!
Kukko 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.
Kukko is nestled in close to Pekka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pekka is still in real trouble! Can Kukko finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko controlling the pace.
Pekka seems to have recovered his senses.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kukko is thwarting Pekka's attempts to control the position.
Kukko tries to pass to full mount but Pekka defends it.
Pekka is not content to let Kukko control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pekka sees it coming and defends easily.
Kukko winds up and cracks Pekka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that second round.
That's time! Kukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kukko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekka.
Kukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pekka circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekka connects with a body shot that sends Kukko's belly button to the back.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kukko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brutaali Pekka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukko misses with a right hand
and Pekka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kukko gets a takedown into half guard.
Pekka trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pekka is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekka avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Kukko slips a nice elbow through Pekka's hands, connecting with Pekka's forehead.
Pekka wants to get back to full guard.
Pekka wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Pekka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kukko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pekka wants to control but Kukko is having none of it.
Kukko breaks from Pekka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brutaali Pekka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is looking to improve his position but Kukko isn't that keen on the idea.
Kukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pekka is looking to escape.
Kukko landing shots from mount.
Pekka is rocked!
Kukko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pekka is still in real trouble! Can Kukko finish him?
Pekka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pekka seems to have recovered his senses.
Kukko lands a big shot to the head and Pekka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rokki Kukko!
After the fight, Rokki Kukko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Seleznyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein misses with a body shot
and Seleznyov counters with a body kick.
Seleznyov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goldstein rushes Seleznyov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seleznyov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A body shot lands from Seleznyov.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Seleznyov.
Goldstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seleznyov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seleznyov blocks a jab.
Goldstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goldstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seleznyov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seleznyov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Goldstein.
Seleznyov prevents Goldstein from moving into mount.
Goldstein controlling from side mount.
Goldstein working the body and head with strikes.
Seleznyov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goldstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goldstein landing strikes.
It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Goldstein cracks Seleznyov with a big elbow.
Roberto Seleznyov's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov taking a bit of punishment here - Goldstein scoring with strikes.
Seleznyov is rocked!
Roberto Seleznyov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goldstein working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Seleznyov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Roberto Seleznyov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Seleznyov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samson Goldstein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marekh Hazczshak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazczshak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Me and My Girlfriend. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marekh Hazczshak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazczshak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hazczshak 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.
Beckett shoots in and drives through. Hazczshak sprawls well.
Beckett checks a leg kick nicely.
Hazczshak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckett moves away.
Hazczshak misses with the combination.
Beckett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hazczshak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beckett.
Beckett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hazczshak defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Hazczshak.
Beckett tries to score with a low kick but Hazczshak moves his leg out of the way.
Beckett misses with a body shot.
Hazczshak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hazczshak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hazczshak.
Hazczshak cracks Beckett with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Beckett misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Beckett.
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!
Nice body kick there by Beckett.
Beckett needs to keep his hands up - Hazczshak had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazczshak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazczshak.
Marekh Hazczshak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Hazczshak both land. Nice combination.
Hazczshak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beckett with the counter takedown but Hazczshak avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Beckett.
Hazczshak tries to work over Beckett's front leg with a kick but Beckett checks it.
Beckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazczshak.
Beckett scores with a jab to the body.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazczshak moves away.
Beckett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Beckett.
Beckett misses with an uppercut.
Beckett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hazczshak's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beckett connects with a nice short shot to Hazczshak's temple.
Beckett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazczshak tries to get to full guard but Beckett has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazczshak tries to kick Beckett off but Beckett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beckett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hazczshak pushes Beckett off but Beckett dives into side control.
Beckett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hazczshak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett misses with the ground and pound.
Hazczshak is trying to get back to half guard.
Hazczshak wants to get back to his feet but Beckett is dominant here and he's now got Hazczshak's back!
Beckett throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Beckett throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Beckett is hanging on to Hazczshak's back as he tries to escape.
Beckett is not going to allow Hazczshak to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazczshak tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beckett has his opponent's back but Hazczshak is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Beckett.
Beckett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hazczshak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hazczshak 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 Beckett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beckett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hazczshak checks the leg kick.
Hazczshak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beckett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hazczshak connects with an inside leg kick.
Hazczshak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Beckett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Beckett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beckett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hazczshak walks into a left hand.
Beckett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beckett slips a straight right by Hazczshak.
Hazczshak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beckett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hazczshak wants to stand and escape but Beckett is having none of it.
Beckett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beckett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jim Beckett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hazczshak uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beckett throws a low kick but Hazczshak moves out of range easily.
Hazczshak misses with a leg kick.
Beckett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett throws a head kick but Hazczshak moves out of range.
Hazczshak throws the left hand but Beckett avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Hazczshak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hazczshak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckett. Beckett obviously looking to wear him down.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett moves out of range as Hazczshak strikes.
Hazczshak walks into a left hand.
Beckett lands a nice shot that snaps Hazczshak's head back.
Beckett misses the shot to the body.
Hazczshak misses with a straight right.
Beckett scores with a hook.
Hazczshak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beckett under the eye.
Hazczshak tries a low kick but Beckett avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hazczshak 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 Beckett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beckett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beckett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hazczshak. Hazczshak obviously looking to wear him down.
Beckett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hazczshak on the side of the head.
Hazczshak looks to land a combination but Beckett avoids it well.
Jim Beckett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazczshak connects with a leg kick. Beckett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beckett checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Hazczshak misses.
Beckett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beckett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazczshak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Hazczshak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckett lands with a kick to the temple. Hazczshak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beckett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazczshak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hazczshak 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 Beckett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beckett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beckett with the counter takedown but Hazczshak avoids it easily.
Beckett misses with a wild body shot.
Hazczshak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazczshak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beckett blocks a low kick nicely.
Hazczshak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beckett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hazczshak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beckett looks to land a right hand but Hazczshak moved out of range.
Good shot there by Hazczshak.
Hazczshak lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beckett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazczshak throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckett.
Hazczshak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckett is looking to slow Hazczshak down with leg kicks.
Beckett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckett. That's going to slow Hazczshak down.
Hazczshak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beckett.
Beckett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beckett moves out of range of the leg kick from Hazczshak.
Beckett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckett misses the target.
Hazczshak avoids a kick to the body.
Hazczshak misses with an uppercut. Beckett saw that one coming.
Hazczshak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beckett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hazczshak lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazczshak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckett.
Hazczshak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett misses with a straight left.
Hazczshak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hazczshak dips to his left and cracks Beckett with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Beckett there.
Hazczshak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazczshak.
Beckett with the counter takedown but Hazczshak avoids it easily.
Beckett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beckett misses the jab.
A punch combination from Hazczshak misses.
Beckett feints the counter takedown.
Hazczshak takes one on the button.
Good shot there by Beckett.
Beckett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hazczshak on the side of the head.
Beckett throws a right hand that Hazczshak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazczshak also avoids with ease.
Hazczshak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hazczshak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazczshak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Hazczshak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beckett works the jab nicely.
Beckett scores with the left hand. Hazczshak knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Beckett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hazczshak at a distance.
Hazczshak tries a low kick but Beckett avoids it.
Beckett scores with a shot to the body.
Beckett avoids a kick to the body.
Beckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazczshak.
Beckett scores with a punch to the head.
Beckett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hazczshak. Those never looked like landing.
Hazczshak looks to land a right hand but Beckett moved out of range.
Beckett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hazczshak trying to keep a closed guard but Beckett is proving a slippery customer.
Beckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckett lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hazczshak holds on and takes a little breather.
Beckett is working Hazczshak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hazczshak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beckett is controlling him.
Beckett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beckett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazczshak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marekh Hazczshak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beckett is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazczshak has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hazczshak lands a right hook to the body.
Beckett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hazczshak slips a jab from Beckett.
Beckett connects with a leg kick. Hazczshak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Beckett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beckett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hazczshak doesn't seem bothered though.
Beckett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Beckett.
Hazczshak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hazczshak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazczshak stuffs the takedown.
Hazczshak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beckett.
Beckett scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Beckett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett scores with a hook.
Beckett lands with a hook. Hazczshak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hazczshak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hazczshak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett scores with a nice strike.
Beckett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beckett.
Beckett connects with a single shot there.
Hazczshak misses with a hook. Beckett ducked under it nicely.
Beckett looks to land a right hand but Hazczshak moved out of range.
Beckett thuds a left hand into Hazczshak's body.
Hazczshak wants to land a leg kick but Beckett is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazczshak thumps Beckett with a low kick.
Hazczshak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hazczshak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazczshak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hazczshak throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckett.
Hazczshak misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett blocks a jab.
Beckett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazczshak tries to avoid it but Beckett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazczshak to the ground. Hazczshak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazczshak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hazczshak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckett lands a head kick!
Hazczshak walks into a jab.
Hazczshak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beckett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hazczshak throws out a loose jab but Beckett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckett checks a leg kick.
Hazczshak throws a low kick but Beckett moves out of range easily.
Beckett with the counter takedown but Hazczshak avoids it easily.
Hazczshak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beckett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hazczshak lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Beckett.
Hazczshak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beckett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beckett!
After winning the bout, Jim Beckett 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Ridgway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Ridgway could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Renninger's chin.
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Ridgway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renninger cracks Ridgway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Renninger misses with an uppercut.
Renninger misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ridgway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridgway misses with a body kick.
Renninger tried to score with a low kick but Ridgway checks it.
Ridgway 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.
Renninger blocks a head kick by Ridgway.
Ridgway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Renninger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgway misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Ridgway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renninger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ridgway misses with a body kick.
Renninger misses with an uppercut.
Renninger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renninger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgway. Ridgway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renninger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Renninger connects with a looping right hand.
Renninger scores with a jab. Ridgway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgway throws a body shot but no joy.
Renninger misses the shot to the body.
Renninger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgway tries to counter with a takedown but Renninger is quick to defend against it.
Renninger thumps Ridgway with a low kick.
Renninger's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renninger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A cross from Renninger lands.
Renninger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgway moves away.
Renninger wants to land a leg kick but Ridgway is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ridgway misses its target.
Renninger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Renninger swings for the body but Ridgway moves out of range.
Renninger throws a leg kick that misses.
Renninger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renninger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgway moves away.
Ridgway half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ridgway lands a jab to the nose.
Ridgway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ridgway seems to be working for a kimura but Renninger defends the submission attempt.
Ridgway working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Renninger's thigh. Renninger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renninger controlling Ridgway's posture.
Ridgway stands up over Renninger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ridgway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renninger is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway throwing strikes from guard but Renninger blocks nicely.
Renninger looking to control.
Ridgway throwing strikes from guard but Renninger blocks nicely.
Ridgway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ridgway looking to sit in guard and control but Renninger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Renninger wants to control from the top but Ridgway keeps moving.
Ridgway throws his legs up looking for a submission but Renninger uses it to pass to side control.
Renninger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ridgway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger working away.
Ridgway sneaks back into half guard.
Ridgway is looking to improve his position.
Renninger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ridgway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Renninger is looking for a kimura but Ridgway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Renninger to get the leverage.
Ridgway is trying to control but can't.
Renninger trying to control the action but Ridgway is working from the bottom.
Ridgway trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Renninger 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.
Renninger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richard Renninger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Ridgway coming out on top.
Richard Renninger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgway avoids the body shot from Renninger.
Ridgway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Renninger sprawls and moves away.
Renninger lands a nice looking body kick.
Ridgway moves out of range as Renninger throws a body kick.
Ridgway scores with a jab.
Ridgway sizes up Renninger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Renninger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renninger misses with a body kick.
Renninger avoids the head kick by Ridgway.
Renninger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgway manages to avoid it.
Ridgway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgway as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Renninger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgway was well out of range. Poor timing from Renninger.
Renninger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renninger throws the left hand but Ridgway avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Renninger misses the shot to the body.
Richard Renninger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridgway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Renninger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renninger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgway.
Renninger is looking to slow Ridgway down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgway, right into the meat.
Renninger throws a low kick but Ridgway avoids it.
Renninger takes a swing at Ridgway's ribcage but misses.
Renninger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renninger digs a good hook to Ridgway's body.
Renninger looks to land a left hand but Ridgway moved out of range nicely.
Renninger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgway blocks a head kick by Renninger.
Ridgway throws a lazy right hand but Renninger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Renninger as he checks the leg kick.
Ridgway lands a nice shot to the body.
Renninger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renninger, as that shot connected.
Ridgway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renninger.
Renninger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridgway. That did some damage!
Renninger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ridgway rather than just go for the knockout.
Renninger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgway.
Renninger with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renninger.
Ridgway throws a head kick that misses
and Renninger counters with a nice body kick.
Ridgway misses with a body shot.
Ridgway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renninger.
Renninger misses with a low kick.
Renninger scores with a leg kick.
Renninger lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway drops his hands momentarily and Renninger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Renninger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgway looks to land a left hand but Renninger moved out of range nicely.
Renninger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renninger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Renninger throws a big shot that misses.
Renninger lands with a kick to the temple. Ridgway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ridgway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renninger lands an overhand right.
Ridgway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renninger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgway.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ridgway misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renninger.
Ridgway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger scores with a nice body kick.
Renninger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters circling a little - Renninger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Renninger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgway's sensitive parts.
Renninger scores with a nice body kick.
Ridgway swings widly with a right hand
and Renninger counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Renninger.
Renninger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Renninger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgway.
Ridgway ducks under a wild hook from Renninger.
Ridgway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridgway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Renninger to score with a decent uppercut.
Ridgway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgway lands a glancing blow to the side of Renninger's head.
Ridgway misses with a few strikes there.
Ridgway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Renninger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Renninger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Renninger misses with a wild body shot.
Renninger lands a leg kick that knocks Ridgway off balance momentarily.
Ridgway throws a front kick that sends Renninger stumbling back into the cage.
Renninger looks to throw the jab but Ridgway is out of range.
Ridgway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Renninger lands with a nice body kick.
Renninger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renninger tries to score with a low kick but Ridgway moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renninger throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgway tries to score with a low kick but Renninger moves his leg out of the way.
Renninger takes a swing at Ridgway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Renninger sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renninger connects with a nice looking jab.
Renninger misses with a body kick.
Ridgway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renninger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgway throws a head kick but Renninger moves out of range.
Ridgway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renninger throws a head kick that misses.
Renninger throws out a powerful jab.
Ridgway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Renninger throws out a powerful jab.
Renninger throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgway tried to counter with a leg kick but Renninger avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renninger.
Renninger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgway's sensitive parts.
Ridgway avoids the head kick by Renninger.
Renninger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ridgway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgway checks a leg kick.
Ridgway blocks a head kick by Renninger.
Ridgway cracks Renninger with a good jab.
Renninger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renninger counters with a body kick.
Gary Ridgway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renninger tries to land a front kick but Ridgway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Renninger throws a head kick but Ridgway moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renninger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renninger throws a hook but Ridgway avoids it easily.
Renninger checks a leg kick.
Renninger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ridgway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Renninger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Renninger.
Renninger jabs at Ridgway's body.
Renninger connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgway misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Richard Renninger has been cut.
Renninger lands a lovely overhand right.
Ridgway walks into a jab.
A low kick from Renninger misses
and Ridgway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renninger!
Renninger lands with a right hand.
Renninger scores with a punch to the head.
Ridgway throws a push kick but Renninger slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgway throws a wild body kick that Renninger sees coming a mile off.
Renninger wants to counter with a clinch but Ridgway pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgway walks into a straight right hand from Renninger.
Ridgway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ridgway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway throws a low kick, looking for Renninger's leg but Renninger calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ridgway misses.
Renninger throws a leg kick
and Ridgway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Renninger's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renninger.
Ridgway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Renninger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgway jabs Renninger right on the nose. Renninger blinks but takes it well.
Ridgway throws a lazy right hand but Renninger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renninger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ridgway throws a body shot but no joy.
Renninger scores with a jab to the head.
Renninger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Renninger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renninger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ridgway tries to counter with a takedown but Renninger is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Renninger.
Renninger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ridgway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgway backing away here, and Renninger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Renninger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Renninger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Renninger!
Richard Renninger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiteri comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC -TNT. Hale has chosen Dead Sara - Weatherman as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brandon Hale enters 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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Spiteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hale's head.
Spiteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hale misses with a left hand
and Spiteri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spiteri can't get the takedown.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hale is working Spiteri over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hale.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Spiteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hale controls his hands.
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hale.
Hale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hale lands a really nice looking cross but Spiteri seems unphased.
Hale throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Hale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hale.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Hale looks to land a combination but Spiteri avoids it well.
Hale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spiteri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Hale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spiteri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri trying to control the position but Hale is working away.
Hale is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spiteri is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the head.
Hale can't escape the position.
Hale tries to hold on but Spiteri pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiteri landing shots from mount.
Hale blocking the ground and pound.
Hale is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Spiteri.
Spiteri thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hale is working to get back to half guard.
Spiteri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is trying to escape the mount.
Spiteri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hale shrugs it off.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spiteri cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hale working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spiteri lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hale wants to hold on but Spiteri pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hale is on top in guard.
Hale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hale stands and steps away. Spiteri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spiteri tries to clinch but Hale moves out of range.
Hale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spiteri tries to clinch
and Hale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiteri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hale works Spiteri's body with a nice hook.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Spiteri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri 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.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
A combination from Hale does no damage.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hale has time to react.
Spiteri tries to clinch up.
Hale misses with an uppercut.
Spiteri throws a solid leg kick but Hale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to move into range but Hale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spiteri tries to clinch up.
Hale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiteri misses with a looping right.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hale can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spiteri. That's going to slow Hale down.
Hale slips under a jab from Spiteri.
Hale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spiteri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spiteri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Hale.
Hale throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Hale.
Spiteri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hale's waist but Hale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spiteri off to one side.
Hale looks to land a body kick but Spiteri moved away.
Hale misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Spiteri finds it's way through Hale's defenses.
Spiteri fails to land with a series of punches.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spiteri connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hale misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Hale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Hale connects with a looping right hand.
Hale missing with a left hand there. Spiteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hale has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spiteri 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.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Hale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hale.
Hale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Spiteri tenderised Hale's leg. Hale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dave Spiteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spiteri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hale throws a body kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale pulls Spiteri in close to his closed guard and prevents Spiteri from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiteri works over Hale with some ground and pound from guard.
Spiteri is fighting to break Hale's control of his arms but Hale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spiteri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spiteri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spiteri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Spiteri stays in close to Hale's body and controls the position.
Spiteri advances position into side control!
Spiteri in side control, throwing shots but Hale defends.
Spiteri trying to control the position but Hale is working away.
Spiteri working the ground and pound but Hale is defending the strikes.
Spiteri misses with the ground and pound.
Spiteri throwing strikes but Hale manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hale decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri 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!
Spiteri scores with a shot to the body.
Spiteri blocks the body kick.
Hale swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Hale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri wants to slow Hale down by chopping away at his legs.
Hale throws a low kick but Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.
Hale is looking to slow Spiteri down with leg kicks.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away.
Spiteri scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Hale works Spiteri's body with a nice hook.
Hale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hale takes one to the side of the head.
Hale lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hale looks to throw a body kick
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiteri tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spiteri misses with a body shot
enabling Hale to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri clinches.
A short uppercut from Hale.
Hale slows down the pace here.
Hale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hale can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri stalls.
A short right from Hale on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spiteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hale is trying is best to control the position here.
Spiteri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hale trying to control here.
Spiteri trying to control from half guard but Hale is working away.
Spiteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri throws a strike but Hale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hale looking to control.
Spiteri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spiteri is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hale holds on and takes a little breather.
Dave Spiteri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale controls Spiteri momentarily but Spiteri frees himself.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spiteri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hale has momentary wrist control but Spiteri slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spiteri throws a big elbow that misses.
Spiteri postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spiteri throws a combination that misses
letting Hale counter with a right hand.
Hale drops Spiteri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spiteri looks back up at him and smiles so Hale waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Spiteri is rocked!
It looks like Dave Spiteri has been cut.
Hale drops Spiteri with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Spiteri! Hale dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Hale!
Brandon Hale 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genghis Khan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vidar Nord's chin.
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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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Nord!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan walks into a left hand.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Nord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Nord settles back down.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nord doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan clobbers Nord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nord cracks Khan with a good jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nord.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan clobbers Nord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nord works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Khan avoids the head kick by Nord.
Nord thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nord throws a leg kick
and Khan counters with a right hand to the body.
Khan misses the body punch
and Nord counters with a shoot takedown. Khan fights it but they end up in guard.
Khan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nord has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan breaks the clinch.
Nord throws a sloppy head kick
and Khan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nord moves away.
Nord takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Nord scores with a push kick.
Khan lunges at Nord with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nord's hand.
Khan checks a low kick from Nord.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Nord ducks down to avoid it.
Nord changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nord fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khan checks it well.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Nord moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Khan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Nord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan feints and then cracks Nord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nord down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nord. That's going to slow Khan down.
Khan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khan cracks the inside of Nord's front leg.
Jab, jab by Nord - just one landing.
Nord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nord scrambles back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khan enables Nord to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan 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.
Nord working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nord stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Khan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nord throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nord landing some decent shots from guard.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Nord from controlling successfully.
Khan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nord is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nord throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Nord bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nord moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nord lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Genghis Khan's cut is getting worse.
Nord fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Khan out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vidar Nord!
Vidar Nord managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malkin's choice of entrance music: The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Stefans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malkin connects with a body shot.
Malkin cracks the inside of Stefans's front leg.
Malkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Stefans tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A lazy left from Malkin finds it's target.
Malkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malkin wants to land a leg kick but Stefans is out of range.
Malkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malkin!
A thudding body kick lands there by Malkin!
Stefans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
Malkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Stefans is wise to it.
Malkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 jab lands there for Malkin.
Stefans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans misses with a looping right.
Malkin thuds his right hand into Stefans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Malkin misses.
Malkin scores with a takedown into Stefans's guard.
Malkin won't allow Stefans to sweep him here.
Stefans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Malkin fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Malkin.
Malkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stefans uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stefans looking to sit in guard and control but Malkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin drops back looking for a leg! Stefans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stefans manages to kick Malkin off! Malkin jumps back into Stefans's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefans looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Malkin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Malkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stefans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans trying to control the position here.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefans is retaining full guard.
Malkin won't allow Stefans to get back to his feet.
Stefans is trying to keep Malkin in close.
Malkin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stefans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Malkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefans keeps working.
Malkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin dominated that round.
That's time! Stefans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stefans just misses with a punch to the body.
Malkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefans tried to score with a low kick but Malkin checks it.
Malkin thinks about the counter body kick.
Stefans throws a shot from downtown. Malkin moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
Malkin throws a shot to the body.
Malkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malkin throws a head kick but Stefans moves out of range.
Stefans misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin throws a front kick aimed at Stefans's knee but Stefans avoids it well.
Stefans throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malkin avoids it.
Stefans missing with a left hand there. Malkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stefans misses with a shot to the body
and Malkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefans thinking.
A head kick misses from Stefans.
Malkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin catches Stefans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malkin cracks Stefans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Malkin as he checks the leg kick.
Malkin looks for the body kick but Stefans saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Malkin.
Stefans walks into a jab.
Stefans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
Stefans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malkin's sensitive parts.
Stefans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malkin throws a solid leg kick but Stefans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malkin.
Stefans takes one to the side of the head.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefans as he avoids it easily.
Stefans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stefans, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefans throws a sloppy body shot
and Malkin counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malkin. Stefans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stefans misses with a wild body shot.
Stefans is looking to wear down Malkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malkin misses with a straight left.
Stefans is looking to counter punch.
Malkin is looking to land body kicks.
Malkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Malkin throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefans as he avoids it easily.
Ted Stefans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeniy Malkin.
Malkin thumps Stefans with a low kick.
Stefans throws a head kick but Malkin moves out of range.
Stefans swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
Stefans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malkin looks to land a body kick but Stefans moved away.
Malkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefans.
A swing and a miss from Malkin.
A little feinted left hand from Stefans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stefans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malkin misses with a combination
and Stefans counters with a good low kick that Malkin was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Malkin swings for the body but Stefans moves out of range.
Malkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malkin throws a head kick that misses.
Stefans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefans moves out of range of the body kick from Malkin.
Stefans throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malkin avoids it.
Malkin avoids the body shot from Stefans.
Malkin throws a body punch but Stefans moves out of range.
Stefans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malkin manages to avoid it.
Malkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Malkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefans throws a head kick that misses
and Malkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malkin lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Malkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stefans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malkin.
Stefans looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Malkin slips a jab from Stefans.
Malkin connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Malkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malkin scores with a jab to the head.
Malkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefans counters with a straight right hand.
Malkin with a hook.
Stefans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stefans defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin misses with an uppercut. Stefans saw that one coming.
Malkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefans throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Stefans lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefans throws a right and a left that Malkin avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Malkin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stefans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malkin scores with a jab to the head.
Malkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stefans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Stefans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malkin. That's going to slow Stefans down.
Stefans tries to score with a low kick but Malkin moves his leg out of the way.
Ted Stefans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeniy Malkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malkin misses with a kick to the body.
Stefans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malkin manages to avoid it.
Malkin misses with a kick to the body
and Stefans counters with an inside leg kick.
Malkin has a takedown stuffed.
Stefans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malkin lands a really nice looking cross but Stefans seems unphased.
Stefans throws a chopping leg kick but Malkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Malkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Stefans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malkin checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Malkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malkin throws an overhand right that lands on Stefans's shoulder, as Stefans tries to avoid the shot.
Malkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stefans just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefans throws an off balance right hand
and Malkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefans.
Malkin lands a body shot.
Malkin digs a good body shot into Stefans's ribs.
Malkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stefans.
Malkin avoids a kick to the body.
Stefans wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stefans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malkin.
Stefans walks into a straight right hand from Malkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefans misses the shot to the body.
Malkin jabs Stefans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malkin lands a slapping body shot.
Malkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stefans at a distance.
Malkin drives through with a takedown into Stefans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stefans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stefans swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Malkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Malkin!
Evgeniy Malkin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Spanked throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen throws a hook but Spanked avoids it easily.
Allen swinging wildly here.
Spanked misses with a low kick.
Spanked waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Spanked as he checks the leg kick.
Spanked's coach down at Datsik's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spanked's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Allen tries to work over Spanked's front leg with a kick but Spanked checks it.
Spanked has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allen finds it's way round the side to connect with Spanked's head.
Allen jabs Spanked right on the nose. Spanked blinks but takes it well.
Spanked drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Allen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spanked wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Allen regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spanked working the head and body with strikes.
Spanked throws a strike but Allen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spanked throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spanked trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanked with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spanked trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen keeping full guard, as Spanked tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spanked postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spanked trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Allen.
Spanked steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Spanked takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spanked slips a jab from Allen.
Spanked counters with a body kick.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spanked misses the jab.
Allen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Allen throws a low kick but Spanked moves out of range easily.
Allen slips a jab from Spanked.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spanked connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spanked paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spanked makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanked uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a right and a left that Spanked avoids nicely.
Spanked feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spanked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanked 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.
Spanked lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spanked lands a nice looking body shot.
Spanked tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.
Spanked looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Spanked chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spanked cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
Spanked thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gonna Spanked will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allen slips a jab from Spanked.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Spanked misses.
Spanked takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spanked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spanked just manages to avoid it.
Allen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Spanked moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson is looking to land body kicks.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man throws a leg kick but Dobson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man is trying to control. Dobson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dobson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man trying to control from half guard but Dobson is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Dobson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dobson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Dobson settles back down.
Ben Dobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobson.
Dobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Dobson misses.
Dobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dobson tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson avoids the body shot from Man.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Dobson.
Man misses the body punch
enabling Dobson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Dobson's head coaches at Cutthroat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Man jabs at Dobson's body.
Man throws a push kick but Dobson slaps the foot to one side.
Dobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Dobson moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Dobson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man jabs Dobson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dobson doesn't seem bothered though.
Man throws a push kick but Dobson slaps the foot to one side.
Dobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Dobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobson blocks the body kick.
Dobson throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Dobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobson misses with a body kick.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dobson defends it well.
Dobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Super Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Dobson both land. Nice combination.
A left lands for Man.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dobson rather than just go for the knockout.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobson is just out of range.
Dobson throws a head kick that misses.
Dobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Dobson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dobson defends well and Man ends up having to push Dobson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Dobson lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a jab when Dobson was well out of range.
Dobson throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobson is looking to land body kicks.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man scores with the left hand. Dobson knows he should have avoided that one.
Dobson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dobson misses with a wild body shot.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dobson.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobson ducks under a wild hook from Man.
It appears Dobson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Man misses with a body shot
and Dobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Dobson throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Dobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man moves out of range as Dobson strikes.
A slow jab from Dobson misses its intended target.
Dobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Dobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dobson avoids the body shot from Man.
Dobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
A jab from Dobson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Dobson tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man passes to side control.
Dobson is not content to let Man control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dobson throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dobson's guard.
Dobson is adopting a defensive guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Dobson keeps moving.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobson trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Man has his hands clasped together but Dobson extends and breaks Man's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dobson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Dobson!
Ben Dobson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer comes to the cage accompanied by Doom Unit - Killing Time. Wayne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Life. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne scores with a push kick.
Torhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torhammer misses with a straight left.
Torhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torhammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
Torhammer takes one on the button.
It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
Wayne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
Torhammer jabs Wayne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torhammer connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Torhammer.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Torhammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Torhammer duly obliges.
Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Torhammer slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Torhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Torhammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torhammer.
Torhammer scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Wayne.
Torhammer is looking to wear down Wayne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wayne checks the leg kick.
A jab from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer tries to land a leg kick but Wayne saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torhammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Torhammer backing away here, and Wayne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Torhammer moved away.
Wayne connects with a body shot.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
Torhammer misses with a wild body shot.
Torhammer misses with a leg kick.
Torhammer takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Torhammer throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Torhammer moved away.
Nice shot lands for Torhammer.
Torhammer looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Torhammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torhammer is rocked!
Wayne tests Torhammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Torhammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne is looking to slow Torhammer down with leg kicks.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torhammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wayne steps in with a hook that catches Torhammer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wayne follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Torhammer looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Wayne! Lil Wayne retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Lil Wayne 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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