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GAMMA#549 Slevin v Touret PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burrell 's choice of entrance music: Can't Touch This. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Burrell !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrell tries to work over Dogu's front leg with a kick but Dogu checks it.
We've been informed that Burrell 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.
Burrell takes a swing at Dogu's ribcage but misses.
Dogu sizes up Burrell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dogu avoids the body shot from Burrell .
Dogu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burrell sprawls and moves away.
Burrell connects with a jab.
Burrell throws a big shot that misses.
Dogu misses the shot to the body.
Burrell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burrell misses with a straight right.
Burrell ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu loads up on a big right hand but Burrell slips the punch.
Dogu checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Burrell .
Burrell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burrell slips under a jab from Dogu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dogu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dogu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burrell throws a hook to the side of Dogu's head but Dogu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrell takes a swing at Dogu's ribcage but misses.
Dogu shoots in but Burrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dogu throws an off balance right hand
and Burrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burrell fails to land with a series of punches.
Dogu misses the shot to the body.
Dogu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrell .
Dogu scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell swinging wildly here.
Stanley Burrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Burrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogu.
Burrell scores with a shot to the body.
Burrell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burrell .
Burrell loads up on a big right hand but Dogu slips the punch.
A jab from Burrell misses.
Dogu misses with an uppercut. Burrell saw that one coming.
Burrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogu.
Nice uppercut there from Dogu.
A bone on bone clash there as Dogu blocks the leg kick.
Dogu throws an overhand right that lands on Burrell 's shoulder, as Burrell tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell throws a low kick, looking for Dogu's leg but Dogu calmly moves out of range.
Burrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burrell !
Dogu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burrell .
Dogu drops his hands momentarily and Burrell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dogu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrell . Dogu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Dogu as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Dogu.
Burrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Dogu cracks Burrell with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Burrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dogu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrell misses with a low kick as Dogu jumps back.
Burrell misses with a hook
and Dogu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burrell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burrell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Burrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Dogu.
Burrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Dogu counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrell is rocked!
Burrell slips a straight right by Dogu.
Burrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Dogu finish him?
Burrell misses with a head kick.
Burrell seems to have recovered his senses.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
Burrell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrell misses with a straight left.
Burrell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dogu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dogu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dogu working away.
Burrell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dogu's best efforts.
Dogu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burrell reverses the position - he's now on top in Dogu's guard.
Dogu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burrell trying to control the action but Dogu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burrell wants to control but Dogu is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dogu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burrell controlling the action here.
Burrell is trying to control the action in half guard but Dogu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burrell works his way into side control.
Dogu is not content to let Burrell control the position.
Dogu is looking for a sweep.
Burrell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burrell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu can't escape the position.
Burrell content just to control the position here.
Burrell looking to control but Dogu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrell controlling the pace for now.
Dogu tries to reverse the position but Burrell maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dogu is working hard here to advance position.
Burrell controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dogu connects with a right hand. Burrell shakes it off.
Burrell misses the shot to the body.
Burrell throws a looping overhand right but Dogu ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dogu as he connects with a hook.
Burrell is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Dogu misses
enabling Burrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Dogu throws a shot from downtown. Burrell moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu loads up on a big right hand but Burrell slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burrell enables Dogu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burrell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley Burrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu postures up.
Dogu looking to pass the guard.
Burrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dogu throwing strikes but missing.
Orkan Dogu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dogu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burrell is pulling down on Dogu's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Burrell .
Dogu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dogu bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Burrell ! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Dogu trying to control but Burrell is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dogu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell is looking to stand up but Dogu isn't so interested in that idea.
Stanley Burrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dogu advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Dogu there.
Dogu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burrell defends it well.
Dogu lands strikes from half guard.
Burrell trying to control from the bottom.
Dogu looks to land a strike but Burrell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dogu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Burrell tries to improve position but can't.
Burrell keeps trying to improve his position.
Dogu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burrell , who protects the arm well.
Dogu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dogu working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orkan Dogu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Burrell !
A victorious Stanley Burrell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost has chosen Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
36 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar De Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vega misses with a takedown
and Drost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drost throws an overhand right that lands on De Vega's shoulder, as De Vega tries to avoid the shot.
De Vega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drost drives through and clinches with De Vega against the cage.
De Vega blocks a body shot from Drost.
De Vega lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vega.
A shot in the inside from Drost.
Drost blocking some punches.
De Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Vega throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from De Vega fails to land.
De Vega tries a body shot but Drost blocks it.
Drost has De Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vega tries to throw a body punch but Drost avoids it by throwing De Vega back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost misses with some punches.
De Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drost lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from De Vega.
De Vega lands with a left to the head.
De Vega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drost or not.
Drost just leaning against De Vega, taking a breather.
Drost throws a head punch that misses.
De Vega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Drost.
Drost gets through De Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drost lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Vega backwards.
De Vega working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Drost fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drost tries a body shot but De Vega blocks it.
De Vega lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drost blocks a body shot from De Vega.
Drost throws a head punch that misses.
Drost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Vega backwards.
Drost blocks a body shot from De Vega.
De Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Vega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drost misses with the head strike.
Drost lands a body punch.
Drost is trying to stall.
De Vega throws a head punch that misses.
De Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Vega stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from De Vega - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Vega blocks an uppercut.
De Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drost misses with some punches.
De Vega lands a nice uppercut.
De Vega is leaning against Drost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drost is trying to stall.
De Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Drost uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Drost controls the action.
De Vega misses with a punch to the body.
De Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Drost.
Drost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Vega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drost looking to stall.
Drost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drost prevents a body shot from De Vega.
A short right from De Vega.
De Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Drost.
A body shot lands from Drost.
De Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drost.
Drost misses with the head strike.
De Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vega lands an uppercut.
De Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Drost.
De Vega pushes Drost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drost taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Escobar De Vega will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vega manages to avoid it.
Drost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Vega looks to land a body kick but Drost moved away.
Drost throws out a counter right but De Vega avoids it with no problem.
Drost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vega.
De Vega throws a leg kick but Drost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Vega throws a head kick that misses.
De Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drost misses with a looping right.
De Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Drost.
De Vega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick from De Vega.
De Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drost circles away.
Drost throws out a counter right but De Vega avoids it with no problem.
De Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drost has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost avoids the body shot from De Vega.
De Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Drost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Vega throws a low kick, looking for Drost's leg but Drost calmly moves out of range.
Drost wants to counter with a clinch but De Vega pushes him away.
Drost throws a jab when De Vega was well out of range.
Drost connects with a body shot that sends De Vega's belly button to the back.
De Vega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Vega.
De Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Drost is just out of range.
Drost lands the left hand.
De Vega with a nice cross.
Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vega 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.
De Vega throwing strikes but missing.
Drost looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Vega is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drost won't allow De Vega to sweep him here.
Drost content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Vega looking to control.
Drost wants to pass the guard but De Vega is keeping the position.
Drost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drost trying to control but De Vega is working from the bottom.
Drost postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Vega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Vega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drost throwing strikes from guard but De Vega blocks nicely.
De Vega controls Drost momentarily but Drost frees himself.
Drost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drost working some strikes from top position.
De Vega controls Drost momentarily but Drost frees himself.
De Vega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drost working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drost is looking to work some ground and pound but De Vega has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vega 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.
De Vega is trying to control the position but Drost postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drost throws a series of punches but De Vega avoids them all with ease.
De Vega misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Drost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Vega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Vega scrambles back to his feet.
De Vega looks to land a body kick but Drost moved away.
De Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Vega.
De Vega throws a nice head kick!
De Vega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drost connects with a body shot that sends De Vega's belly button to the back.
Drost tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from De Vega misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Escobar De Vega will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
De Vega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drost manages to get to full guard.
De Vega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Vega cracks Drost with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drost is trying to keep De Vega in close.
Drost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drost trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost wants to sweep here but De Vega controlling him for the moment.
Drost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Vega is aware though and is defending well.
De Vega connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Drost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
De Vega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drost is trying to control the position but De Vega postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega has his takedown stuffed
and Drost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vega throws a head kick but Drost moves out of range.
Drost looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vega is just out of range.
Drost leaves De Vega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drost throws a hook but De Vega avoids it easily.
A slow jab from De Vega misses its intended target.
De Vega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Vega gets a double leg takedown into Drost's guard.
Drost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drost wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Vega is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vega is nestled in close to Drost, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Escobar De Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Vega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drost wants to get back to full guard.
De Vega is thwarting Drost's attempts to control the position.
Escobar De Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drost keeping hold of De Vega's head, controlling as best he can.
Doomsday Drost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost tries to get to full guard but De Vega has control of the leg.
Drost wants to control but De Vega is keeping busy.
De Vega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drost tries to get to full guard but De Vega has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Escobar De Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Vega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puukko Bulevardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston-Dropkick Murphys. Bulevardi has chosen Northern Kings - They Don't Really Care About Us as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Bulevardi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
As Bulevardi tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Bulevardi manages to avoid the attempt.
Bulevardi throws a big shot that misses.
Bulevardi cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bulevardi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Hunter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Bulevardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Bulevardi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bulevardi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter lands with a right hand.
Bulevardi misses with a left hand
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulevardi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulevardi tries to clinch up
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Bulevardi slips the punch.
Justin Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulevardi shoots in and bounces Hunter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bulevardi wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulevardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Bulevardi's legs - danger averted.
Bulevardi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bulevardi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bulevardi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunter has picked Bulevardi up and slammed him! Bulevardi can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunter manages to pass to side control!
Hunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bulevardi wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter drops an elbow to the side of Bulevardi's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Bulevardi is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bulevardi trying to control from the bottom.
Hunter 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.
Bulevardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Bulevardi is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Bulevardi is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunter swings around for an armbar but Bulevardi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunter's guard.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Bulevardi from controlling successfully.
Hunter pulls Bulevardi in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Bulevardi defends easily.
Bulevardi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bulevardi throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Hunter working for submissions but it's allowed Bulevardi to get to half guard.
Hunter trying to control from the bottom.
Bulevardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bulevardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Bulevardi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puukko Bulevardi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter lands with a right hand.
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bulevardi lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Bulevardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulevardi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulevardi.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Bulevardi.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulevardi counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bulevardi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulevardi works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bulevardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bulevardi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bulevardi loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Bulevardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunter connects with a jab.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulevardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bulevardi defends it easily.
Bulevardi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bulevardi trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Bulevardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Bulevardi is pushing down on Hunter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunter is fighting to maintain full guard but Bulevardi has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulevardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunter is just riding it out for now. Bulevardi eventually gives up the hold.
Bulevardi trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it.
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. Bulevardi connects with a nice short shot to Hunter's temple.
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulevardi pulls his head out easily.
Bulevardi is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Bulevardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunter defends it well.
Hunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bulevardi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bulevardi lands strikes from half guard.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Bulevardi prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Bulevardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunter is just riding it out for now. Bulevardi eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulevardi pulls his head out easily.
Bulevardi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter wants to control but Bulevardi is keeping busy.
Bulevardi wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Bulevardi trying to pass the guard but Hunter defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulevardi is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bulevardi to get the leverage.
Bulevardi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puukko Bulevardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bulevardi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Bulevardi moves into the clinch.
Come on Bulevardi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulevardi goes for a takedown attempt but Hunter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunter throws a hook but Bulevardi blocks it.
Bulevardi throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Bulevardi.
Bulevardi with the counter takedown but Hunter avoids it easily.
Bulevardi misses with a hook
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Bulevardi takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulevardi, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulevardi backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Bulevardi avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulevardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi jumps guard and drags Hunter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bulevardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bulevardi stops Hunter from passing to mount.
Bulevardi is looking for a sweep.
Bulevardi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back!
Bulevardi tightening his grip on Hunter, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter prevents Bulevardi from getting a body triangle.
Justin Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our spies down at at gym closing inform us that Bulevardi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi doesn't have the hooks in and Hunter manages to turn into his guard.
Bulevardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Bulevardi working for submissions but it's allowed Hunter to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulevardi actively working from the bottom here.
Bulevardi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bulevardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bulevardi is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bulevardi avoid being mounted?
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Bulevardi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter is trying to control the action in half guard but Bulevardi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bulevardi is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Bulevardi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bulevardi.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bulevardi trying to control the position here.
Hunter pushes down on Bulevardi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puukko Bulevardi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bulevardi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulevardi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter prevents Bulevardi from improving his position.
Bulevardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bulevardi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puukko Bulevardi!
Our winner, Puukko Bulevardi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nukem (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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267 lbs
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246 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting misses with a leg kick
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunting connects with a single shot there.
Nukem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Nukem ducks down to avoid it.
Nukem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Bunting connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nukem's hands.
Nukem moves out of range of the strikes.
Nukem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nukem scores with the left hand. Bunting knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Bunting's head coaches at Aliens Only Spa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bunting scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting connects with a superb combination that knocks Nukem out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bunting before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Nukem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Bunting!
John Bunting took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Machine Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Burton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Russian Zombie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zombie.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Burton throws a push kick but Zombie slaps the foot to one side.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zombie looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zombie did well to prevent Burton getting side control.
Zombie has his hands clasped together around Burton's back. He's all about the action.
Burton wants to take a breather but Zombie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie wants to get back to his feet.
Burton lands with a punch from half guard.
Zombie wants to get back to full guard.
Burton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zombie is trying to control but Burton manages to pass to mount!
Burton 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.
Burton looking to control but Zombie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zombie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zombie and Burton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie is holding Burton down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Zombie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burton takes a little break here. Zombie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zombie is trying to control Burton's posture but Burton avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Burton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zombie is trying to improve his position.
Zombie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burton advances nicely into full mount.
Zombie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zombie blocking the ground and pound.
Burton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zombie is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zombie tries to reverse the position but Burton maintains control.
Burton trying to control but Zombie is having none of it.
Zombie is looking to get to half guard.
Zombie bucks Burton off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zombie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burton throws a wild body kick that Zombie sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Burton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zombie on his heels. He'll look to pass Zombie's guard now, I'm sure.
Burton preventing the sweep.
Burton looking to pass the guard.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zombie can do to turn this around?
Zombie 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.
Zombie is controlling Burton's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zombie working a defensive guard but Burton passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burton controlling the action here.
Zombie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burton.
Zombie is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton controlling the action here.
Burton prevents Zombie from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burton prevents Zombie from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burton wants to free his trapped foot but Zombie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zombie is not content to let Burton control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burton lands with a nice body kick.
Burton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Zombie scores with a punch to the head.
Burton throws a low kick, looking for Zombie's leg but Zombie calmly moves out of range.
Burton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Zombie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zombie moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Zombie throws a leg kick
and Burton counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burton.
Zombie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burton.
Russian Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton misses with a leg kick
enabling Zombie to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burton.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton backing away here, and Zombie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Russian Zombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zombie defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton darts in trying to clinch
and Zombie counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russian Zombie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burton misses with a takedown
and Zombie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burton thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burton. That's going to slow Zombie down.
Zombie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burton tries for a takedown but Zombie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burton slips under a jab from Zombie.
Burton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zombie but Zombie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burton connects with a leg kick. Zombie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Zombie is predictable there
and Burton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zombie breaks from the clinch.
Zombie misses with a looping right.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Zombie moved away.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Good shot there by Burton.
Zombie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Zombie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zombie throws out a counter right but Burton avoids it with no problem.
Zombie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burton slips a straight right by Zombie.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Burton misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zombie throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zombie jabs Burton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zombie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombie misses with a hook. Burton ducked under it nicely.
Zombie misses the jab.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Burton tries for a takedown but Zombie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zombie on the side of the head.
Zombie connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Zombie as he connects with a hook.
Zombie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
A nice side step and Zombie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zombie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Zombie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zombie scores with a jab to the head.
Zombie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zombie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burton.
Zombie scores with a body shot.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Zombie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zombie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zombie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burton feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie gets tackled into the cage by Burton. Burton maintains the clinch.
Zombie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zombie is trying to break free.
Burton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zombie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
Burton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zombie's efforts to push away.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Zombie in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zombie's brow.
Zombie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burton trying to stall but Zombie improves his position.
Burton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burton letting Zombie take a breather here.
Zombie is trying to stall.
Zombie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Zombie really 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Burton blocks the leg kick.
Zombie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burton checks it well.
Burton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zombie moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Burton loads up on a big right hand but Zombie slips the punch.
Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Zombie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zombie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burton - the referee stops the clock and Zombie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burton. Zombie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burton throws a lazy head kick
letting Zombie counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Zombie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton tries to land a leg kick but Zombie saw it coming and moves away.
Burton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burton misses with a leg kick
and Zombie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zombie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burton shoots and misses
and Zombie counters with a straight right hand.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Burton slips under a jab from Zombie.
Burton lands a nice looking body kick.
Burton moves into the clinch successfully.
Burton keeps control of Zombie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with some punches.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie slips under a jab from Burton.
Nice body punch from Zombie.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Zombie misses its intended target.
Burton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zombie circles away.
Zombie moves forwards but Burton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie.
Burton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zombie pinned against the cage. Zombie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton moves into the clinch successfully.
Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Burton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zombie 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.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zombie swinging wildly here.
Zombie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burton is out of range.
Burton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zombie misses.
Burton lands a front kick.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Zombie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zombie did well to prevent Burton getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton prevents Zombie from improving his position.
Zombie moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton won't allow Zombie to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jack Burton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zombie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burton.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zombie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zombie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zombie throws a low kick, looking for Burton's leg but Burton calmly moves out of range.
Burton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burton checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton connects with a solid leg kick.
Burton thumps Zombie with a low kick.
Zombie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zombie misses with a wild body shot.
Burton tries to clinch there but Zombie circles away.
A low kick from Burton is predictable there
and Zombie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zombie.
Zombie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burton.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Burton
enabling Zombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton closes the distance but Zombie moves to the side
letting Zombie counter with a right hand.
Zombie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zombie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Zombie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zombie as he jumps to the side.
Zombie throws a leg kick but Burton checks it.
Burton throws a solid leg kick but Zombie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands a jab to Burton's midsection.
Burton thows a leg kick but Zombie checks it
letting Zombie counter with a right hand.
Burton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zombie looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Zombie throws the left hand but Burton avoids the punch easily.
Burton moves forwards but Zombie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zombie's waist but Zombie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burton off to one side.
Burton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zombie connects with a right hand. Burton shakes it off.
Burton moves away from the strike by Zombie.
Burton scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zombie counters with a nice uppercut.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombie.
Burton fails with the takedown
and Zombie counters with a stiff right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton checks a leg kick nicely.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
A cross from Zombie lands.
Burton defending well as Zombie loads up on a big left hand.
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Zombie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zombie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Zombie!
Russian Zombie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent 47!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dearborn checks a low kick from 47.
A good leg kick by Dearborn.
Dearborn takes a swing at 47's ribcage but misses.
Dearborn is looking to slow 47 down with leg kicks.
47 misses with a body shot.
47 looks to land a left hand but Dearborn moved out of range nicely.
Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
47 throws a chopping leg kick but Dearborn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Dearborn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
47 throws a solid leg kick but Dearborn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at 47.
Dearborn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
47 throws a front kick aimed at Dearborn's knee but Dearborn avoids it well.
Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 47.
Dearborn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been informed that 47 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 47.
Dearborn blocks a low kick nicely.
Dearborn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from 47.
We've been told by Dearborn's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dearborn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 47 throws out the jab.
47 throws a leg kick but Dearborn checks it.
47 misses with a hook. Dearborn ducked under it nicely.
Dearborn is looking to counter the offense by 47 and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 47 manages to avoid it.
47 blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
47 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dearborn. Dearborn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dearborn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dearborn catches 47 with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dearborn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
47 looks to land a right hand but Dearborn moved out of range.
Will Dearborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dearborn throws a low kick, looking for 47's leg but 47 calmly moves out of range.
47's corner calls for a 1-2. 47 obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
47 throws a body shot but no joy.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
47 appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 47.
47 misses with a low kick.
47 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As 47 tries to get set, Dearborn tries to push him back and clinch up but 47 manages to avoid the attempt.
47 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dearborn's sensitive parts.
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!
The fighters circling - 47 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dearborn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from 47.
Dearborn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
47 throws a nice looking combination but Dearborn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dearborn misses with a few strikes there.
47 throws out a loose jab but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and 47 counters with a two punch combo.
Dearborn is rocked!
Dearborn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from 47.
Oh Dearborn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dearborn looks to land a combination. 47 sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dearborn seems to have got his legs back now.
47 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dearborn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from 47 finds it's way round the side to connect with Dearborn's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dearborn. 47 shrugs it off though.
47 connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Dearborn to the floor! 47 dives in looking for the finish!
Dearborn blocking the ground and pound attempt from 47.
47 wants to take a breather but Dearborn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from 47 there.
47 thows a huge punch but Dearborn dodges it nicely.
47 is thwarting Dearborn's attempts to control the position.
47 is keen to just control but Dearborn is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dearborn trying to control here.
Dearborn wants to improve his position but 47 is controlling well.
47 wants to control but Dearborn is keeping him busy.
Dearborn is looking to control 47's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dearborn avoid being mounted?
47 working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 trying to control from half guard but Dearborn is working away.
47 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
47 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dearborn's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dearborn is trying to control but can't.
47 has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dearborn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
47 thows a huge punch but Dearborn dodges it nicely.
Dearborn keeping hold of 47's head, controlling as best he can.
47 is trying to control. Dearborn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agent 47 dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dearborn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but 47 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
47 throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dearborn was covering up waiting for the punch and 47 finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dearborn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dearborn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dearborn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dearborn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but 47 does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for 47 to stand up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts 47, as that shot connected.
Dearborn lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from 47 misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
47 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
47 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dearborn to score with a decent uppercut.
Dearborn blocks a low kick nicely.
Dearborn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by 47.
47 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dearborn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dearborn avoids the head kick by 47.
As 47 tries to get set, Dearborn tries to push him back and clinch up but 47 manages to avoid the attempt.
Dearborn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dearborn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but 47 circles away quickly and effectively.
47 is looking to chop away at Dearborn's legs.
47 missing with a left hand there. Dearborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from 47 misses.
Dearborn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dearborn scores with a nice body kick.
47 misses with a body kick.
47 misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn throws a leg kick but 47 moved away.
That kick from Dearborn tenderised 47's leg. 47 is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dearborn throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dearborn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 47 throws out the jab.
Dearborn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
47 misses with a body kick.
47 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
47 connects with an inside leg kick.
Dearborn checks a leg kick.
Dearborn throwing a counter right hand but 47 manages to avoid it.
47 avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
47 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dearborn was well out of range. Poor timing from 47.
Dearborn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and 47 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
47 looks to land a right hand but Dearborn moved out of range.
47 misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dearborn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
47 misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by 47. 47 obviously looking to wear him down.
47 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
47 is looking to score with low kicks.
Dearborn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
47 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by 47 there.
Dearborn lands a nice looking body shot.
Dearborn throws a leg kick but 47 checks it.
47 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
47 takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
47 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dearborn's calf.
A leg kick checked by Dearborn.
Dearborn connects with a leg kick. 47 looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dearborn darts in trying to clinch
and 47 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dearborn slips a straight right by 47.
Dearborn throwing a counter right hand but 47 manages to avoid it.
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 47.
Dearborn throws a shot from downtown. 47 moves away and avoids it.
47 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dearborn.
47 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dearborn checks a leg kick.
47 throws the left hand but Dearborn avoids the punch easily.
Dearborn tries to clinch but 47 moves out of range.
47 throws a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for 47.
A bone on bone clash there as Dearborn blocks the leg kick.
47 lands a head shot.
Dearborn checks a leg kick nicely.
47 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dearborn doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from 47.
47 throws a leg kick which misses Dearborn's front leg but catches the back leg as Dearborn tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agent 47 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!
Dearborn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
47 lands with an overhand left.
Dearborn scores with a head kick.
Dearborn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
47 throws a hook but Dearborn blocks it.
47 lands a nice shot to the body.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
47 throws a leg kick which misses Dearborn's front leg but catches the back leg as Dearborn tries to avoid it.
Dearborn moves out of range of the leg kick from 47.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by 47. That's going to slow Dearborn down.
Good exchange - 47 coming out on top.
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!
Dearborn swings for the body but 47 moves out of range.
47 feints a counter leg kick.
Dearborn moves out of range of the body kick.
47 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dearborn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn connects with a crisp jab.
Agent 47 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dearborn lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from 47.
47 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and 47 moves out of range easily.
Dearborn thumps 47 with a low kick.
47 blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
47 looks to land a right hand but Dearborn moved out of range.
47 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dearborn is looking to clinch but 47 is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from 47, right into the meat.
Dearborn moves out of range as 47 throws a body kick.
47 feints and then cracks Dearborn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dearborn down.
Dearborn tries to work over 47's front leg with a kick but 47 checks it.
47's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dearborn scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Dearborn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Will Dearborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn misses with a looping right.
47 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from 47 is predictable there
and Dearborn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dearborn throws a low kick, looking for 47's leg but 47 calmly moves out of range.
Dearborn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by 47. 47 obviously looking to wear him down.
Dearborn misses with a wild body shot.
47 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for 47.
Dearborn scores with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dearborn enables 47 to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dearborn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
47 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dearborn wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dearborn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
47 is controlling Dearborn's trapped leg to prevent Dearborn from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn controlling the action here.
47 is looking for a sweep. Dearborn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
47 is pressing down on Dearborn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
47 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dearborn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. 47 is keeping the position for now.
Dearborn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dearborn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
47 with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from 47.
Nice shot by 47.
47 walks into a left hand.
Dearborn throws a right and a left that 47 avoids nicely.
Agent 47 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by 47.
47 tries to work over Dearborn's front leg with a kick but Dearborn checks it.
Dearborn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dearborn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Dearborn misses.
47 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from 47 finds it's way through Dearborn's defenses.
Dearborn scores with a head kick.
47 is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agent 47.
Well 47 has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agent 47!
Agent 47 spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Halo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Halo with a hook.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
McTearson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Halo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Jab from McTearson.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson checks a low kick from Halo.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson cracks Halo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Halo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a shot to the body.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
Halo tries a quick counter leg kick but McTearson is wise to it.
Halo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McTearson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Halo to the floor! McTearson dives in looking for the finish!
Halo is still in real trouble! Can McTearson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
McTearson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McTearson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo is looking for a sweep. McTearson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McTearson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is trying to stand.
Halo wants to control but McTearson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McTearson is staying active.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McTearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Halo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo throws a low kick, looking for McTearson's leg but McTearson calmly moves out of range.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo is looking to score with low kicks.
McTearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halo jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McTearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
McTearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.
Halo throws a leg kick
and McTearson counters with a left and a right that stings Halo.
Halo moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
Halo moves forwards but McTearson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTearson.
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
A left and a right from Halo both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halo.
Halo misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo cracks McTearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McTearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Halo blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Halo throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Halo throws a poor cross that misses
and McTearson counters with a left to the body.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Halo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halo checks it well.
McTearson tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
Halo throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Halo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halo throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
Halo misses with a straight right.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo thuds his right hand into McTearson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halo misses with a wild combination.
McTearson misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Halo connects with a leg kick. McTearson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Halo scores with a push kick.
McTearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McTearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the cage and back into range.
Halo moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson takes one to the side of the head.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halo tries a quick counter leg kick but McTearson is wise to it.
Nice shot lands for Halo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTearson if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo counters with a low kick, right behind McTearson 's knee.
Halo dips to his left and cracks McTearson with an uppercut!
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo keeps McTearson at a distance using the push kick.
Jab by McTearson.
Halo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Halo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Halo is countered with a crisp right hand from McTearson that sends him to the canvas! McTearson follows him to the mat into side control.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face as McTearson controls the position.
McTearson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to control McTearson's posture but McTearson avoids it.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halo is trying to control McTearson's posture but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson staying calm.
Halo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
McTearson trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michael Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
Halo throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo misses with a low kick.
McTearson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Halo is looking to slow McTearson down with leg kicks.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McTearson lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
McTearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for McTearson.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo slips a straight right by McTearson.
Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTearson throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halo 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 McTearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halo slips under a jab.
Halo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTearson's sensitive parts.
McTearson tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Halo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson motions for Halo to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Halo slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
McTearson staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. McTearson takes a step back to recover.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Halo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halo cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Halo tests McTearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo 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.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halo checks a leg kick.
McTearson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Halo staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo lands a nice hook to McTearson's body. McTearson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Halo misses.
A big head kick from McTearson and Halo is sent sprawling to the canvas!
McTearson throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McTearson's guard. Nice move by Halo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but McTearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus McTearson.
I think McTearson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rufus McTearson!
A very excited looking Rufus McTearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Michael Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hold ur hand still so I can count ur fingers...last loss my morale was 90%. So Im a happy camper even i lose!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galloway Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorde Runkputte'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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galloway Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runkputte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runkputte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runkputte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runkputte in his tracks.
Runkputte pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Runkputte has Sackett pushed against the cage.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Runkputte up against the cage.
Runkputte misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Runkputte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runkputte takes a shot to the head.
Runkputte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Runkputte is rocked!
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Runkputte is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Runkputte seems to have recovered his senses.
Runkputte lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Runkputte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Runkputte.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Runkputte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte blocks an uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Runkputte avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Runkputte 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.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Runkputte.
Sackett letting Runkputte take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Runkputte.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte wants to stall.
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkputte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Runkputte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Runkputte moved away.
Runkputte looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runkputte throws out the jab.
Runkputte looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Runkputte swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Runkputte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sackett up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Runkputte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Runkputte misses with some punches.
Runkputte is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Runkputte trying to stall but Sackett improves his position.
Runkputte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Sackett scores with a nice head shot.
Runkputte throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Runkputte moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Runkputte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Runkputte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Runkputte cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Sackett 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runkputte is looking to land body kicks.
Runkputte misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Runkputte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Runkputte throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Runkputte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runkputte cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runkputte manages to avoid it.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runkputte cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Runkputte just manages to avoid it.
Runkputte looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Runkputte connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runkputte.
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!
Runkputte throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Runkputte is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett misses with a body shot
enabling Runkputte to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Runkputte is out of range.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Runkputte up against the cage.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runkputte lands with a light punch inside.
Runkputte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Runkputte lands a right hand.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runkputte misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runkputte.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sackett has had enough of the clinch but Runkputte keeps him there for the moment.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runkputte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
Runkputte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Runkputte digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Runkputte to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Sackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Runkputte up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Runkputte.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Runkputte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runkputte blocks an uppercut.
Runkputte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
Runkputte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Runkputte's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Runkputte misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Sackett.
Runkputte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Runkputte throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkputte. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Runkputte blocks it.
Runkputte throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Runkputte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett tries to counter by clinching up but Runkputte breaks away and moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runkputte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Runkputte lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Runkputte moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Runkputte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Runkputte backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte scores with a jab.
Runkputte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Runkputte saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Runkputte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runkputte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Runkputte cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Runkputte moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett slips a straight right by Runkputte.
Sackett darts in and clinches Runkputte up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Runkputte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands with a left to the head.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Runkputte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runkputte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Runkputte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Runkputte looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Sackett.
Runkputte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Runkputte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runkputte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Runkputte controls the action.
Runkputte presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Runkputte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runkputte tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Runkputte back against the cage.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte blocks an uppercut.
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runkputte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runkputte throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Runkputte.
Sackett is looking to slow Runkputte down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Runkputte looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Runkputte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Runkputte blocks a leg kick.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Runkputte.
Runkputte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runkputte throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Galloway Sackett.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Galloway Sackett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prado comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. Torhammer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doom Unit - Killing Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fernando Prado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Prado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer works Prado's body with a nice hook.
Torhammer scores with a jab. Prado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torhammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Prado does it's job there.
Torhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prado.
Prado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torhammer just manages to avoid it.
Torhammer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torhammer misses with a kick to the body.
Prado throws a quick counter head kick but Torhammer was just out of range.
Prado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torhammer.
A telegraphed right hand from Prado misses the target.
Torhammer misses with a hook.
Prado is looking to counter with head kicks.
Torhammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prado throws a head kick but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Prado is just out of range.
Prado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Prado blocks the body kick.
Prado throws a quick counter head kick but Torhammer was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Torhammer.
Torhammer throws a leg kick but Prado checks it.
Prado feints and then cracks Torhammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torhammer down.
Prado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torhammer's calf.
Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prado moves away.
Torhammer misses with a looping left.
Prado scoring well with a low kick there.
Torhammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prado rather than just go for the knockout.
Prado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torhammer.
Torhammer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Prado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torhammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prado throws out the jab.
Torhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prado manages to avoid it.
Prado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torhammer digs a good hook to Prado's body.
Prado cracks Torhammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prado moves out of range of the body kick from Torhammer.
Prado throws a leg kick but Torhammer checks it.
Prado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer cracks Prado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torhammer looks to throw a body kick
and Prado counters with a straight right hand.
Prado digs a good hook to Torhammer's body.
Torhammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prado circles away quickly and effectively.
Prado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torhammer's head backwards.
Torhammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prado throws a solid leg kick but Torhammer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prado.
Torhammer throws out a loose jab but Prado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prado throws a sloppy head kick and Torhammer moves out of range easily.
Torhammer misses with a body kick.
It looked like Prado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Prado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prado needs to keep his hands up - Torhammer had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick by Torhammer misses
and Prado counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torhammer.
Prado throws an overhand right that drops Torhammer like a sack of potatoes! Prado dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Prado!
After winning the bout, Fernando Prado 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julien Touret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Enter Sandman. Touret has chosen La Valse d'Amelie as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julien Touret!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin misses with a straight left.
Touret misses with a right hand
and Slevin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slevin lands a big head kick that sends Touret tumbling to the mat! Slevin takes a step backwards and waves Touret back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Touret is rocked!
It looks like Julien Touret has been cut.
Slevin moves into the clinch.
Touret is still on wobbly legs! Can Slevin finish him?
Touret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Touret seems to have recovered his senses.
Touret has a couple of punches blocked by Slevin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Touret.
I was talking to Slevin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slevin blocks an elbow strike from Touret.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slevin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Touret's brow.
Slevin misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slevin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Touret's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slevin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Touret dodges an elbow strike from Slevin.
Touret misses with an elbow strike.
Touret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slevin lands a hook that snaps the head of Touret backwards.
Touret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slevin throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touret avoids the elbow strike from Slevin, against the cage.
Touret landing knees to the body.
Slevin lands with a left to the head.
Touret effectively controlling the action here.
Slevin lands a damaging elbow.
Slevin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slevin lands a nice elbow.
Slevin tries a body shot but Touret blocks it.
Slevin lands a body punch.
Touret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Touret misses with a body punch.
Touret lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slevin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Touret's defenses.
Slevin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slevin throws an elbow that misses.
Touret avoids a wild elbow strike from Slevin.
Touret lands an elbow just above Slevin 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Touret blocks an elbow strike from Slevin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Touret.
Touret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Touret looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Touret tries a knee to the head but Slevin blocks it.
Slevin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slevin misses with an elbow over the top.
Slevin managing to block the knees to the body from Touret.
Slevin throws an elbow that misses.
Touret throws an elbow that misses.
Touret dodges an elbow strike from Slevin.
Slevin misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Slevin - that landed with a thud.
Touret throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slevin blocks it with crossed arms.
Slevin misses with an elbow over the top.
Touret looking to throw knees to the head but Slevin is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Touret just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slevin's brow.
Slevin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Touret scores a nice knee to the body.
Slevin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slevin misses with an elbow strike.
Touret tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slevin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Touret misses with an elbow strike.
Touret comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Touret leaning his opponent against the cage.
Touret misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Touret.
Slevin misses with an elbow over the top.
Slevin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Touret backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Touret.
Slevin working aggressively here.
Slevin misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Touret.
Touret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touret misses with an elbow over the top.
Touret throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slevin blocks it with crossed arms.
Slevin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touret tries a knee to the head but Slevin blocks it.
Slevin blocks a body shot from Touret.
Slevin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slevin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slevin struggles to land a body shot inside as Touret controls his hands.
Touret looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Touret.
Touret gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slevin tries to work over Touret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Touret is leaning against Slevin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Touret crunches a lovely knee into Slevin's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slevin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Touret with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slevin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Slevin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Touret defending well as Slevin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slevin. Touret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Touret looks to land a right hand but Slevin moved out of range.
Touret drops Slevin with a beautiful combination! Slevin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Touret is looking for the KO!
A jab from Touret finds it's way through Slevin's defenses.
Slevin cracks Touret with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Touret ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touret throws a shot from downtown. Slevin moves away and avoids it.
Slevin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slevin scores with a hook.
Touret connects with a right hand. Slevin shakes it off.
Tony Slevin is winning the standup battle so far.
Slevin throws a jab but it's blocked by Touret.
A swing and a miss from Touret.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touret lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slevin at a distance.
Touret thumps Slevin with a low kick.
Slevin misses with a leg kick.
Slevin throws out a leg kick but Touret moves out of range and Slevin only half commits.
Slevin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Touret. Touret obviously looking to wear him down.
Slevin closes the distance and clinches.
Touret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Touret scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Touret lands a nice uppercut.
Slevin misses with a punch on the inside.
Touret throws an elbow that misses.
Touret lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Touret is leaning against Slevin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Touret lands an elbow inside that Slevin shrugs off.
Tony Slevin's cut is getting worse.
Touret comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touret lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touret throws 2 knees - Slevin can't escape Touret's clinch. As Slevin tries to escape again Touret whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Slevin's gum shield and as Slevin falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Julien Touret!
Julien Touret is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Julien Touret thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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