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Death Squad 279:Baba v Peelo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash - Hurt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Paul Fish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dexter Morgan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Paul Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Fish scores with a hook.
Fish throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Fish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Morgan as he checks the leg kick.
Fish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Morgan.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Morgan lands a jab to Fish's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fish, as that shot connected.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Fish throws a counter high kick but Morgan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Fish misses its target.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Fish slips under a jab.
Fish tried to counter with a leg kick but Morgan avoided it.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fish tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fish misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fish throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Fish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
Fish lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Fish checks a leg kick.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fish misses with the combination.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fish takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Fish shakes it off.
A big left from Fish misses.
Fish throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Some wild striking there from Fish.
Morgan slips a jab from Fish.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fish tries a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan slips a jab from Fish.
Fish lands with an overhand left.
Fish misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a crisp one two that drops Fish! Morgan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fish to his feet! Fish is in big trouble!
Fish is rocked!
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!
Fish throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Fish throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan motions for Fish to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fish throws an elbow but it misses.
Morgan is struggling to control the position.
Fish manages to pull guard.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan stands and throws Fish's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan stands up.
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 Jon Paul Fish will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Fish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fish.
Fish is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fish throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fish scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Fish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jon Paul Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Fish throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan cracks the inside of Fish's front leg.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Fish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Fish.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan moves forwards but Fish connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan is looking to slow Fish down with leg kicks.
Fish misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
Fish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan has control of Fish's left arm, preventing Fish from doing any damage.
Fish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fish wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan wants to control the position but Fish says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Fish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fish controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is not content to let Fish control the position.
Morgan tries to kick Fish off but Fish keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fish has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fish.
Fish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Fish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Fish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fish keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fish tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Fish scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fish.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Fish misses the target.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Fish drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has his hands on Fish's head, controlling the position.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fish.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fish is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fish off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Fish feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Fish misses with a two punch combination.
Jon Paul Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Fish moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fish misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fish checks it well.
Fish slips under a jab from Morgan.
Fish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Fish's body.
Fish connects with a jab.
Fish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fish is defending well for now.
Morgan tries to circle away but Fish has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to stall.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dexter Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Fish moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Fish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Paul Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Fish's front leg but catches the back leg as Fish tries to avoid it.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
Morgan misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Fish catches Morgan right on the button with a cross.
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!
Fish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Fish's belly button to the back.
Fish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
Morgan throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
Fish looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan wants to slow Fish down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fish is in Morgan's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dexter Morgan.
Well Fish has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Silva (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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186 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sullivan throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sullivan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Sullivan distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sullivan has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jeremy Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Chuck Silva has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Sullivan gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Sullivan lands an uppercut.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sullivan prevents it.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sullivan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jeremy Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Silva.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sullivan.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sullivan regains guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sullivan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Sullivan extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sullivan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Sullivan!
Jeremy Sullivan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Chuck Silva had this to say: 'Will rise again'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Yuber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyrone Slade's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade throws a series of punches but Yuber moves out of range.
A lazy left from Slade finds it's target.
Slade scores with a hook to the body. Yuber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuber throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown but Slade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slade 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.
Slade forces Yuber back against the cage and clinches.
Slade misses with a knee strike.
Yuber lands a nice knee to the body.
Yuber tries for a takedown but Slade manages to get underhooks.
Yuber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slade pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slade's waist but Slade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuber off to one side.
Yuber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slade duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slade pinned against the cage. Slade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber throws a poor cross that misses
and Slade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yuber is defended easily by Slade.
Slade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slade slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slade throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuber connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Yuber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yuber moves into the clinch.
Slade gets underhooks to prevent Yuber's takedown attempt.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Slade.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slade swivels and escapes.
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!
Slade looks to land a combination but Yuber avoids it well.
Yuber is looking to clinch but Slade is avoiding it.
Slade takes a swing at Yuber's ribcage but misses.
Slade moves into the clinch.
Slade scores with a shoulder strike.
Slade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slade has Yuber up against the cage in a clinch.
Slade tries to work over Yuber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slade regains guard immediately.
Slade is pulling down on Yuber's head. It's preventing any offense from Yuber, at least for the moment.
Yuber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber has gone for a leg lock! Slade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yuber's guard.
Slade trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
Yuber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yuber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slade slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four 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.
Yuber has his foot on Slade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slade works his way back into a safe position though.
Slade throws an elbow that misses. Yuber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slade's guard. Nice move by Yuber!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slade holds on and takes a little breather.
Slade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuber is one step ahead there.
Yuber looking to sit in guard and control but Slade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yuber has momentary wrist control but Slade slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Slade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yuber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivan Yuber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuber.
The fighters circling - Slade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuber shoots and misses
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Yuber with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slade misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Yuber misses the target.
Tyrone Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber avoids the head kick by Slade.
A right-left combo lands from Slade.
Yuber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade throws a body punch but Yuber moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade is pressed up against the cage. Yuber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slade down to the mat. Slade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yuber walks into a straight right hand from Slade.
Slade catches Yuber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slade scores with a nice strike.
Slade throws the kick towards the body but Yuber avoids it.
Yuber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuber backwards.
Slade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slade fakes the leg kick and cracks Yuber in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slade lands with a slapping head kick.
Yuber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuber shoots and misses
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slade has Yuber up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade works on Yuber's body with a couple of short punches.
Slade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Slade finds it's target.
Yuber misses with a head kick.
Slade throws a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from Slade.
Yuber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yuber moves into the clinch.
Slade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuber tries to clinch up.
Yuber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slade connects with a nice looking jab.
Slade clinches.
Yuber tries for a takedown but Slade manages to get underhooks.
Come on Slade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yuber has a couple of punches blocked by Slade.
Slade manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Slade. Beautiful body shot.
Yuber connects with a jab.
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
A punch combination from Yuber misses.
Yuber misses with a takedown attempt - Slade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot by Slade.
Slade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slade breaks the clinch.
Slade keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slade tries to avoid it but Yuber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slade to the ground. Slade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yuber avoids a kick to the body.
Slade shoots in and gets a takedown into Yuber's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuber has his hands on Slade's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slade trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
Slade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slade trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Slade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A leg kick checked by Slade.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyrone Slade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slade's waist but Slade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuber off to one side.
Slade thuds a left hand into Yuber's body.
Slade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slade connects with a jab.
Yuber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuber throws a hook to the side of Slade's head but Slade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade lands a jab-cross combination.
Slade moves into the clinch.
Slade stalls.
Slade breaks the clinch.
Yuber throws an overhand right that lands on Slade's shoulder, as Slade tries to avoid the shot.
Yuber looks for the body kick but Slade saw that one coming.
Yuber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuber. Yuber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yuber closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Yuber has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade looking to throw knees to the head but Yuber is blocking nicely.
Slade gets through Yuber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slade has Yuber pushed against the cage.
Yuber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slade prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slade lands a jab-cross combination.
Yuber drops his hands momentarily and Slade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slade scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber takes one to the chin there.
Slade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slade lands with a cross.
Slade lands a right hook to the body.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Yuber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuber with a poor takedown
and Slade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yuber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuber scrambles back to his feet.
Yuber is rocked!
Yuber takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
Slade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slade digs a good body shot into Yuber's ribs.
Slade walks into a left hand.
Slade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Yuber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yuber seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a nice shot that snaps Yuber's head back.
Slade scores with a jab to the body.
Slade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slade - that will leave a mark!
Slade stuns Yuber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown but Slade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrone Slade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slade wants it to stay on the feet.
Slade tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Slade scores with a four punch combination!
Slade lands with a hook. Yuber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slade leaves Yuber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slade lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slade leaves Yuber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slade misses with a head kick.
Yuber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yuber gets caught flat footed, as Slade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Slade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slade 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Slade!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Dzczaskz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Landen's chin.
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182 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzczaskz avoids the head kick by Landen.
Landen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landen, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Landen checks a leg kick.
Landen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paul Landen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Landen misses with a series of wild punches.
Dzczaskz motions for Landen to come forward. Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick
and Landen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dzczaskz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landen's calf.
Dzczaskz throws out a leg kick but Landen moves out of range and Dzczaskz only half commits.
Landen misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dzczaskz lands a jab.
Landen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dzczaskz backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen looks to land a body kick but Dzczaskz moved away.
Dzczaskz tried to counter with a leg kick but Landen avoided it.
Landen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzczaskz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzczaskz checks a leg kick nicely.
Dzczaskz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Landen connects with a body shot.
Landen throws a right hand that Dzczaskz ducks under and follows up with a left that Dzczaskz also avoids with ease.
Dzczaskz is looking to counter punch.
Landen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dzczaskz is looking to land body kicks.
Dzczaskz tries to move into range but Landen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Landen. That snapped Dzczaskz's head back.
Landen throws a front kick aimed at Dzczaskz's knee but Dzczaskz avoids it well.
Dzczaskz misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Landen.
Dzczaskz thows a leg kick but Landen checks it
and Landen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dzczaskz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landen scores with a spinning back kick!
Landen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dzczaskz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen throws a head kick but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dzczaskz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Landen.
Dzczaskz throws a right hand that misses
and Landen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzczaskz lands a nice shot to the body.
Landen checks the leg kick.
Landen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Landen tries to land a leg kick but Dzczaskz saw it coming and moves away.
Landen scoring well with a low kick there.
Landen tries to work over Dzczaskz's front leg with a kick but Dzczaskz checks it.
Landen lunges at Dzczaskz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dzczaskz's hand.
Dzczaskz tries to move into range but Landen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Landen lands with a nice body punch.
Landen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzczaskz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Landen scores with a hook to the body. Dzczaskz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dzczaskz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landen just misses with a punch to the body.
Landen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dzczaskz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Oooooh!!! Landen has knocked Dzczaskz down with a huge combo! Landen steps away and waves a wobbly Dzczaskz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Dzczaskz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landen batters Dzczaskz with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dzczaskz is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Landen lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dzczaskz to the mat with a gruesome thud! Landen is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Landen!
After winning the bout, Paul Landen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov has chosen Diskoteka avaria-Nebo as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Gragula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
Kvasov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gragula 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kvasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kvasov lands with a hook. Gragula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gragula.
Kvasov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gragula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvasov sprawls and moves away.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula moves into the clinch.
Gragula has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kvasov after a bit of a struggle.
Gragula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kvasov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Gragula appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kvasov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvasov misses with an uppercut.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvasov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gragula moves away from the strike by Kvasov.
Kvasov scores with a hook to the body. Gragula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gragula was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gragula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gragula wants to control but Kvasov is keeping him busy.
Gragula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvasov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula trying to control the action but Kvasov is working from the bottom.
Gragula wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kvasov, who protects the arm well.
Kvasov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula has his takedown stuffed
and Kvasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov thuds a left hand into Gragula's body.
Kvasov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gragula momentarily.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown but Kvasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gragula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kvasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Kvasov misses.
Nice shot lands for Kvasov.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvasov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kvasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gragula takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kvasov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gragula's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gragula 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.
Kvasov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gragula tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvasov is retaining full guard.
Gragula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kvasov keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
Gragula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gragula slips a jab and a cross from Kvasov.
Kvasov throws a right and a left that Gragula avoids nicely.
Gragula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gragula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvasov. Kvasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kvasov sprawls well. Kvasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Gragula goes for a double leg but Kvasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kvasov continues to drive forward.
Roman Kvasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gragula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kvasov leaves Gragula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gragula.
Kvasov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kvasov works over Gragula's head and body with a nice combination.
Gragula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kvasov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kvasov drops Gragula with a beautiful combination! Gragula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kvasov is looking for the KO!
Gragula is rocked!
Kvasov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
Gragula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvasov sprawls and moves away.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Gragula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvasov lands a really nice looking cross but Gragula seems unphased.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kvasov! Gragula is out on his feet! Kvasov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gragula is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gragula is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
Our winner, Roman Kvasov, 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.
Viktor Gragula spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate werewolves'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfacepunch has chosen Ooh La La as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiny Mcfacepunch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstown misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Mcfacepunch swinging wildly here.
Johnstown tries to counter by clinching up but Mcfacepunch breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnstown misses with a body kick.
Johnstown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnstown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $900 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Mcfacepunch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mcfacepunch misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnstown scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Johnstown blocks the body kick.
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcfacepunch throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnstown is looking to clinch.
Mcfacepunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnstown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnstown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfacepunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnstown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfacepunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfacepunch shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcfacepunch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnstown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcfacepunch moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfacepunch is working Johnstown over against the cage.
Mcfacepunch blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch lands an uppercut.
Mcfacepunch avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnstown.
Mcfacepunch digs a right hand underneath Johnstown's ribcage. Johnstown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mcfacepunch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcfacepunch dodges an elbow strike from Johnstown.
Mcfacepunch misses with the head strike.
Mcfacepunch misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch blocks an elbow strike.
Johnstown blocks a body shot from Mcfacepunch.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfacepunch.
Johnstown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcfacepunch tries to work over Johnstown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcfacepunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnstown lands an elbow that stopped Mcfacepunch in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnstown.
That has opened up Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut even more.
Johnstown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mcfacepunch gets through Johnstown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnstown throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Johnstown misses with some punches.
Johnstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcfacepunch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnstown misses with an elbow strike.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnstown takes a shot to the head.
Mcfacepunch blocks an elbow strike.
Johnstown blocks an uppercut.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnstown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnstown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mcfacepunch's brow.
Johnstown lands a damaging elbow.
Johnstown misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnstown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mack Johnstown!
Mack Johnstown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Krukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feargus Urquhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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288 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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265 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Krukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feargus Urquhart!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Urquhart.
It looks like Kevin Krukowski has been cut.
Krukowski is looking to clinch but Urquhart is avoiding it.
Krukowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urquhart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krukowski.
Urquhart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krukowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urquhart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Urquhart.
Urquhart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urquhart lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urquhart is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Krukowski blocks an uppercut.
Urquhart lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Urquhart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urquhart trying to land knees to the body.
Krukowski is trying to drag Urquhart to the mat but Urquhart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krukowski tries to circle away but Urquhart has him pinned against the cage.
Urquhart struggles to land a body shot inside as Krukowski controls his hands.
Krukowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krukowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krukowski has been working on his balance at UHK, Inc., so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Urquhart.
Urquhart blocks a head kick by Krukowski.
Urquhart moves into range and clinches up with Krukowski.
Krukowski jumps guard but Urquhart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Krukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urquhart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krukowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urquhart lands a good knee to the midsection. Krukowski won't want to take too many of those.
Urquhart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urquhart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urquhart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kevin Krukowski's cut is getting worse.
Urquhart tries to work over Krukowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urquhart avoids a wild elbow strike from Krukowski.
Urquhart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krukowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urquhart blocks an elbow strike.
Urquhart unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krukowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Krukowski is breathing heavily.
Urquhart tries a knee to the head but Krukowski blocks it.
Krukowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Urquhart.
Urquhart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krukowski.
Krukowski blocks the elbow strike.
Urquhart tries to work over Krukowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urquhart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krukowski is defending well for now.
Krukowski managing to block the knees to the body from Urquhart.
Krukowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krukowski tries a body shot but Urquhart blocks it.
Urquhart misses with an elbow strike.
Urquhart missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Krukowski.
Urquhart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kevin Krukowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krukowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krukowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski clinches up against the cage.
Urquhart works on Krukowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Urquhart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urquhart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Urquhart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krukowski can't get the takedown.
Urquhart struggles to land a body shot inside as Krukowski controls his hands.
Urquhart lands with a left to the head.
Jeez, Kevin Krukowski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Krukowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Feargus Urquhart!
A victorious Feargus Urquhart 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. Savolainen has chosen Winning as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jaakko Savolainen enters the cage!
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42
185 lbs
43 - 36 - 1 |
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179 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Savolainen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Savolainen avoids them all with ease.
Savolainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kulakov.
Savolainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulakov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown but Kulakov shows good takedown defense.
Kulakov is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Kulakov.
Savolainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savolainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kulakov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savolainen.
Savolainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulakov, who protects the arm well.
Kulakov tries to escape but Savolainen is in control.
Savolainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulakov tries to escape but Savolainen is in control.
Savolainen working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov sneaks out the side door and pushes Savolainen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kulakov misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Viktor Kulakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Savolainen fails to land the takedown.
Savolainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kulakov pushes Savolainen off looking to stand but Savolainen dives back in and keeps control.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savolainen prevents Kulakov from standing back up.
Savolainen is trying to work for a kimura but Kulakov is defending well.
Kulakov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savolainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Savolainen.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulakov defends it well.
Savolainen seems to be working for a kimura but Kulakov defends the submission attempt.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura but Kulakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savolainen to get the leverage.
Kulakov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savolainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulakov has one foot on Savolainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Savolainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kulakov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kulakov.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
Savolainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulakov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savolainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savolainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kulakov wants to stand but Savolainen is controlling the position.
Savolainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savolainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savolainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savolainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulakov's waist but Kulakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savolainen off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulakov misses the target.
Kulakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savolainen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulakov did well to prevent Savolainen getting side control.
Kulakov kicks off Savolainen and gets to his feet.
Savolainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savolainen fails to land the takedown.
Kulakov lands a jab to the nose.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulakov sprawls well. Kulakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savolainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Savolainen takes one to the side of the head.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulakov as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kulakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kulakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savolainen moves into the clinch.
Kulakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
Savolainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kulakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savolainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savolainen darts in and clinches Kulakov up against the cage.
Kulakov is pressed up against the cage. Savolainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kulakov down to the mat. Kulakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulakov tries to sprawl out of it but Savolainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulakov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viktor Kulakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Kulakov misses with a straight left.
Savolainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kulakov lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov with a hook.
Kulakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savolainen.
Kulakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savolainen can do to turn this around?
Savolainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulakov tries to avoid it but Savolainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulakov to the ground. Kulakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulakov as he jumps to the side.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kulakov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kulakov sneaks out the side door and pushes Savolainen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Savolainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulakov scores with a hook to the body. Savolainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savolainen is looking to clinch but Kulakov is avoiding it.
Kulakov misses with the combination.
Viktor Kulakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulakov misses with a looping right.
Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savolainen under the eye.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown but Kulakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savolainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kulakov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kulakov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Savolainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viktor Kulakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulakov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen prevents Kulakov from escaping the position.
Savolainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulakov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Savolainen working the ground and pound but Kulakov is defending the strikes.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Savolainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Savolainen working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savolainen lands some shots froms side control.
Savolainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Savolainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kulakov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kulakov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savolainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen swings around for an armbar but Kulakov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savolainen's guard.
Savolainen looking for a guillotine here but Kulakov defends easily.
Savolainen is working an open guard so Kulakov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kulakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savolainen.
Kulakov fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kulakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savolainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kulakov lands the left hand.
Savolainen drives through and clinches with Kulakov against the cage.
Kulakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savolainen tries to clinch but Kulakov moves out of range.
Savolainen slips a jab and a cross from Kulakov.
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Savolainen moves out of range.
Savolainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savolainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savolainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kulakov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savolainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savolainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savolainen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Savolainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Savolainen tries for a kimura but Kulakov is defending well.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulakov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Savolainen drags him back down.
Savolainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kulakov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savolainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savolainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kulakov throws Savolainen to one side and escapes!
Savolainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulakov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savolainen's head backwards.
Savolainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savolainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kulakov is fending him off so far but Savolainen persists. Nope, Kulakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Viktor Kulakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savolainen. Savolainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savolainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulakov but Kulakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulakov's waist but Kulakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savolainen off to one side.
Savolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savolainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kulakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savolainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kulakov sprawls well initially but Savolainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kulakov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savolainen is defended easily by Kulakov.
Savolainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulakov pinned against the cage. Kulakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulakov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savolainen slips under a jab.
Kulakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savolainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Savolainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulakov is trying to break the clinch but Savolainen is controlling him.
Kulakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savolainen has a takedown stuffed.
Kulakov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kulakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulakov misses the target.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savolainen shoots in for a double leg but Kulakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viktor Kulakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savolainen drops his hands momentarily and Kulakov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kulakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kulakov!
Viktor Kulakov made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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41
235 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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36
256 lbs
44 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinga moves out of range as Dragunov strikes.
Slinga throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragunov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slinga checks the leg kick.
Slinga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragunov.
A telegraphed right hand from Slinga misses the target.
Slinga throws a good cross that connects.
Dragunov takes a swing at Slinga's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Slinga misses.
Dragunov connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Slinga.
Slinga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dragunov will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slinga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slinga throws a body kick that misses.
Slinga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragunov counters with a right hand to the body.
Slinga thuds a left hand into Dragunov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragunov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slinga is out of range and Dragunov settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov slips a straight right by Slinga.
Dragunov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dragunov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slinga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slinga tries a head kick but it misses.
Slinga defending well as Dragunov loads up on a big left hand.
Slinga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragunov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slinga lands a lovely overhand right.
Slinga checks the leg kick.
Dragunov misses with a body kick.
Slinga throws out a counter right but Dragunov avoids it with no problem.
Slinga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragunov.
Dragunov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slinga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slinga lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragunov counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Slinga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragunov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slinga jabs Dragunov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Dragunov.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Slinga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragunov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinga.
Slinga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dragunov blocks it well.
Gun Slinga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragunov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinga circles away quickly and effectively.
Slinga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dragunov under the eye.
Slinga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slinga throws a shot to the body.
Slinga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragunov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slinga slips a jab and a cross from Dragunov.
Slinga lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga scores with a jab. Dragunov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slinga moves in looking to clinch but Dragunov pushes him off.
Dragunov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slinga is looking to land body kicks.
Slinga staying out of range there.
Dragunov is looking to slow Slinga down with leg kicks.
Slinga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragunov throws a body punch but Slinga moves out of range.
Slinga scores with a jab. Dragunov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slinga scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragunov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slinga is out of range.
Dragunov moves out of range as Slinga throws a body kick.
Dragunov scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Dragunov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragunov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Slinga misses with a kick to the body.
Slinga moves into the clinch successfully.
Slinga dodges an elbow strike from Dragunov.
Dragunov misses with the head strike.
Dragunov trying to land knees to the body.
Slinga lands a body punch.
Dragunov blocks a body shot from Slinga.
Nice body punch from Slinga.
Slinga throws a head punch that misses.
Slinga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slinga lands a right hand.
Slinga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragunov's elbow.
Dragunov lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slinga scores with a hook to the body.
Slinga misses with a punch to the body.
Slinga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragunov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Dragunov.
Slinga misses with a hook.
Slinga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slinga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragunov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slinga counters with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Dragunov - just one landing.
Slinga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slinga throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragunov throws a poor cross that misses
and Slinga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragunov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragunov avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga scores with the left hand. Dragunov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragunov misses with a wild body shot.
Slinga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dragunov blocks it well.
Dragunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Slinga looks to throw a body kick
and Slinga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slinga lands a nice looking body kick.
Dragunov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragunov walks into a jab.
Slinga avoids a kick to the body.
Dragunov keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slinga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slinga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slinga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slinga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragunov 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 Slinga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slinga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slinga dips to his left and cracks Dragunov with an uppercut!
Slinga tries to clinch up.
Dragunov is looking to counter punch.
Dragunov misses with a wild body shot.
Dragunov swings widly with a right hand
and Slinga counters with a nice body kick.
Slinga scores with a leg kick.
Slinga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dragunov counters with a left to the body.
Slinga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragunov can pounce on him.
A jab from Dragunov finds it's way through Slinga's defenses.
Slinga throws a push kick but Dragunov slaps the foot to one side.
Dragunov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slinga can pounce on him.
Slinga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dragunov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinga. That did some damage!
Slinga fakes the leg kick and cracks Dragunov in the body.
Slinga cracks Dragunov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slinga misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragunov misses the target.
Dragunov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slinga. Slinga obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragunov moves out of range as Slinga throws a body kick.
Slinga scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragunov should have avoided that one.
Slinga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragunov takes a step back to recover.
Slinga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragunov momentarily.
Dragunov misses with a body shot.
Slinga wants to clinch up but Dragunov keeps it at a distance.
Dragunov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinga was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragunov.
Slinga throws a front kick that sends Dragunov stumbling back into the cage.
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 low kick from Slinga misses
and Dragunov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slinga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragunov looks to land a body kick but Slinga moved away.
A low kick from Dragunov misses
and Slinga counters with a good, hard body kick but Dragunov shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragunov misses with an uppercut
and Slinga counters with a nice body kick.
Slinga cracks the inside of Dragunov's front leg.
Slinga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragunov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dragunov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slinga scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
That's time! Dragunov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Slinga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Slinga.
Slinga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slinga scores with a hook to the body.
Slinga cracks Dragunov with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Slinga.
Slinga scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Slinga.
Slinga tries to throw a body punch but Dragunov avoids it by throwing Slinga back against the cage.
Gun Slinga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slinga leaning against his opponent.
Slinga tries to throw a body punch but Dragunov avoids it by throwing Slinga back against the cage.
Slinga lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Slinga on the inside.
Slinga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slinga gets through Dragunov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Slinga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slinga.
Slinga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dragunov can't find room to land a body shot as Slinga controls the action.
Slinga lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dragunov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slinga's brow.
Slinga misses with a punch to the body.
Slinga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragunov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dragunov can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Slinga.
Slinga lands with a light punch inside.
Dragunov is rocked!
Dragunov swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Dragunov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragunov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slinga creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dragunov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dragunov drops to his knees and Slinga pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga!
Our winner, Gun Slinga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peelo Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by King of Seven Seas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
183 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peelo Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Baba slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Baba moves into the clinch.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baba.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen stuns Baba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baba checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Baba moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
Baba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baba moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
A short right from Baba.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Baba breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Baba.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Baba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Baba there.
Pulkkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Baba circles away.
Pulkkinen's coach down at Elite Burn was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pulkkinen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Baba throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Baba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Baba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen just manages to avoid it.
Baba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Baba's knee but Baba avoids it well.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot
and Baba counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Baba.
Pulkkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Baba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba scores with a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and pushes Baba back into the cage.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen missing with knees to the body.
Baba breaks the clinch.
Baba staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Baba.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Baba takes one to the side of the head.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Baba shakes it off.
Baba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Baba defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peelo Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baba throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babas head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Baba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Baba throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Baba's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Peelo Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baba lands an overhand right.
Baba scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baba wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pulkkinen 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.
Baba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baba lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Baba is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baba swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Baba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baba is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
Baba misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baba tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen wants to slow Baba down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Baba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baba closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Baba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Baba misses.
Sinbad Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Baba checks it.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Baba tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Baba avoiding damage as Pulkkinen throws knees to the body.
Baba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
Pulkkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulkkinens head.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Peelo Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba tries to circle away but Pulkkinen has him pinned against the cage.
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 Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baba throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Baba with a hook.
Pulkkinen works Baba's body with a nice hook.
Baba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Baba was not able to check.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Baba tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sinbad Baba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Baba's body. Baba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Baba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Baba throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Baba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Baba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen just manages to avoid it.
Baba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Baba misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baba rather than just go for the knockout.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Pulkkinen thumps Baba with a low kick.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Baba misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick.
Baba throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba cracks Pulkkinen with an open hand slap.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Baba takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range.
Baba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baba duly obliges.
Pulkkinen punishes Baba's body with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulkkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
Baba slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Baba throws a combination that misses
and Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Baba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peelo Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulkkinen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peelo Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Peelo Pulkkinen 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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