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Syn 419 - Battle Scars PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beijer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beijer comes to the cage accompanied by David hasselhoff - Looking for freedome. Shephard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You All Everybody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Beijer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beijer lands with a kick to the temple. Shephard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Beijer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shephard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Hans Beijer has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Beijer.
Beijer dodges the punch combination from Shephard.
Shephard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeijer.
Shephard ducks under a wild hook from Beijer.
Beijer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beijer ducks under a wild hook from Shephard.
Shephard throws a hook but Beijer avoids it easily.
Beijer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard lunges at Beijer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beijer's hand.
Beijer misses with a leg kick.
Shephard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beijer under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beijer throws a head kick but Shephard moves out of range.
Beijer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard ducks under a wild hook from Beijer.
Beijer thuds his right hand into Shephard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beijer fails to land the takedown.
Shephard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beijer.
Hans Beijer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beijer misses with a takedown attempt - Shephard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beijer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shephard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Beijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beijer throws an off balance right hand
and Shephard counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Beijer there.
Shephard throws a jab but it's blocked by Beijer.
No joy there for Shephard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shephard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beijer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beijer is breathing heavily.
Beijer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shephard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beijer doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shephard lands a jab to Beijer's midsection.
Shephard scores with a hook.
Hans Beijer's cut is getting worse.
Beijer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooh!!! Shephard has knocked Beijer down with a huge combo! Shephard steps away and waves a wobbly Beijer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Beijer is rocked!
Hans Beijer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shephard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shephard lands a big uppercut and Beijer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beijer looks OK. Shephard waves Beijer back to his feet!
Oh Beijer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Beijer.
Beijer seems to have got his legs back now.
Beijer looks to land a left hand but Shephard moved out of range nicely.
Shephard throws a hook but Beijer avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beijer misses with a head kick.
Beijer misses with an uppercut
and Shephard counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeez, Hans Beijer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Beijer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn misses with a hook.
Knockout connects with a jab.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Knockout.
Kahn staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
The fighters circling - Knockout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knockout uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
It seemed like Knockout was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knockout looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn throws a head kick but Knockout moves out of range.
Kahn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knockout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Knockout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knockout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Knockout throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knockout lands a high kick!
A jab from Knockout does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a jab when Knockout was well out of range.
A head kick by Kahn misses
letting Knockout counter with a right hand.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Knockout checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kahn.
Knockout misses with a lunging right hand
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Knockout has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kahn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knockout counters with a nice uppercut.
Knockout throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.
Kahn lands with a hook. Knockout tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn moves out of range as Knockout strikes.
Knockout throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Knockout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knockout swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn.
Knockout misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Knockout throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.
Knockout throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Knockout misses.
Kahn throws a sloppy body shot
and Knockout counters with a left and a right that stings Kahn.
Kahn throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Knockout on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knockout gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knockout loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
Kahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Knockout's defenses.
Knockout on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Knockout catches Kahn right on the button with a cross.
Knockout scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kahn misses with a head kick.
Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knockout throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn misses the body punch
and Knockout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knockout misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Knockout avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Knockout throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Knockout checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knockout looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Kahn lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knockout doesn't seem phased though.
Knockout throws a combination that misses
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knockout.
Knockout misses with a few strikes there.
Knockout defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Knockout takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Oscar Knockout's cut even more.
Knockout throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knockout gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knockout takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knockout throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knockout doesn't seem bothered though.
Knockout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Tyson Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kahn scores with a push kick.
Kahn with a nice cross.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knockout throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a body kick.
Knockout takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knockout misses with the combination.
Knockout moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Knockout saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knockout misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Kahn there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Knockout moves away and avoids it.
Kahn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knockout clobbers Kahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kahn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knockout momentarily.
Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Good work by Knockout as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Knockout on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knockout is rocked!
The cut above Oscar Knockout's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Knockout is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knockout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Knockout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook 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!
A low kick from Knockout is predictable there
and Kahn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Knockout is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knockout seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
Kahn with a hook.
Kahn drops Knockout with a naaaaasty hook - Knockout is in real trouble here! Kahn dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Kahn!
An out of breath Tyson Kahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wi Tu Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Smith (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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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wi Tu Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Lo catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Lo backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Lo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lo misses.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents a body shot from Lo.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lo tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Lo.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Lo misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lo stalling against the cage.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Lo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith avoids the body shot from Lo.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Lo wants to break free but Smith has control.
Lo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Lo working aggressively here.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Lo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Lo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Lo is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Lo is out of range.
Lo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lo is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Lo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lo throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Lo's shoulder, as Lo tries to avoid the shot.
Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lo works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Lo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Lo's head back.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lo manages to avoid it.
Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Lo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Devon Smith's cut even more.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Lo.
Lo scores with a nice head shot.
The cut above Devon Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Lo misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lo misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith stuns Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lo lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Devon Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lo.
Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Lo misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lo lands with a shot to the body.
Lo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith takes a swing at Lo's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wi Tu Lo!
Wi Tu Lo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaun-Paul Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiteri comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC -TNT. Dave Spiteri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Spiteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri dives in and grabs Fredrickson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredrickson pushes down on Spiteri's head and hops out.
Spiteri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fredrickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spiteri circles away.
We've been told by Spiteri's head coaches at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body.
Fredrickson moves into range and clinches up with Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Fredrickson misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri is trying to break the clinch but Fredrickson has him pressed against the cage.
Fredrickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri tries to score a body lock takedown but Fredrickson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spiteri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredrickson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Spiteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson wants a takedown.
Fredrickson is working Spiteri over against the cage.
Fredrickson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spiteri gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fredrickson regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spiteri being controlled here momentarily.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson wants to sweep here but Spiteri controlling him for the moment.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fredrickson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fredrickson tries for a takedown but Spiteri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spiteri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spiteri misses with a looping right.
Spiteri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredrickson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredrickson has time to react.
Spiteri shoots for a takedown but Fredrickson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spiteri shoots in but Fredrickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fredrickson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredrickson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredrickson.
Fredrickson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri gets caught napping as Fredrickson dives in and scores a takedown. Spiteri manages to retain guard.
Spiteri has Fredrickson pulled in close to control his posture.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spiteri has his hands on Fredrickson's head, controlling the position.
Fredrickson throwing strikes from guard but Spiteri blocks nicely.
Fredrickson distracts Spiteri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredrickson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fredrickson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Spiteri keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri 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.
Fredrickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrickson stopping the sweep attempt from Spiteri.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fredrickson postures up in Spiteri's guard and throws a big left but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri is controlling Fredrickson's posture.
Spiteri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spiteri is trying to control the position but Fredrickson postures up.
We've been informed that Fredrickson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fredrickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spiteri is on top in guard.
Spiteri stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Fredrickson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Spiteri manages to get his head free but now Fredrickson has transitioned to an armbar! Spiteri grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Fredrickson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matus has chosen Crow Spirit as his entrance music. Don Juan Matus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus scores with a jab.
A big right from Kawajiri misses.
A slow jab from Kawajiri misses its intended target.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawajiri misses the target.
Kawajiri is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus is looking for the big counter here.
Matus avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawajiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawajiri.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus throws a fast counter high kick but Kawajiri manages to duck under it in time.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head but Kawajiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawajiri swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawajiri misses with a looping right.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri misses with a looping left.
Matus staying out of range there.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus darts in and clinches Kawajiri up against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Kawajiri had a free shot at his head there.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kawajiri.
Matus scores with a jab to the head.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawajiri misses with a straight right.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Kawajiri throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Kawajiri avoids a kick to the body.
Kawajiri scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawajiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawajiri off the cage and back into range.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawajiri swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kawajiri avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawajiri swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Kawajiri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawajiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawajiri throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a one-two to the body.
Kawajiri looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri slips a straight right by Matus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus 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 Kawajiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kawajiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kawajiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus moves away from the strike by Kawajiri.
Matus throws a fast counter high kick but Kawajiri manages to duck under it in time.
Kawajiri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawajiri throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Matus.
Kawajiri with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Matus is predictable there
and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawajiri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kawajiri is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Kawajiri down.
Oh Kawajiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawajiri throws a nice looking combination but Matus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawajiri throws an off balance right hand
and Matus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kawajiri looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Kawajiri seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Kawajiri scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kawajiri staying out of range there.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri throws a big shot that misses.
Matus moves into range and clinches up with Kawajiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matus as Kawajiri tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Kawajiri.
A right hook to the body lands for Matus.
Kawajiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head but Kawajiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kawajiri.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matus.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kawajiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawajiri throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawajiri.
Matus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kawajiri blocks it well.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus throws a series of punches but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Kawajiri seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawajiri misses the target.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Kawajiri loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Kawajiri looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus throws out a counter right but Kawajiri avoids it with no problem.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matus is looking to clinch but Kawajiri is avoiding it.
Kawajiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.
Kawajiri throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus throws out a counter right but Kawajiri avoids it with no problem.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Matus 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.
Good work by Kawajiri as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Kawajiri clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawajiri misses the target.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Kawajiri slips the punch.
Kawajiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawajiri moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawajiri lands a jab to the nose.
Kawajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matus in his tracks.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Kawajiri sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Kawajiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawajiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Kawajiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawajiri throws out the jab.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kawajiri with a body shot.
Matus moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawajiri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus connects with a jab.
Matus with a nice cross.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kawajiri - that will leave a mark!
Kawajiri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kawajiri connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Kawajiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kawajiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Kawajiri tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawajiri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kawajiri misses with a looping right.
Matus lands an overhand right.
A big left from Kawajiri misses.
Kawajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matus.
Matus misses with a hook. Kawajiri ducked under it nicely.
Kawajiri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matus scores with a push kick.
Matus staying out of range there.
Matus walks into a straight right hand from Kawajiri.
Matus 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.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matus connects with the punch.
Matus avoids a kick to the body.
Kawajiri backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus defending well as Kawajiri loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus is looking to clinch but Kawajiri is avoiding it.
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawajiri should have avoided that one.
Kawajiri connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Kawajiri sees coming a mile off.
Matus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawajiri.
Good leg kick by Matus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Kawajiri throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matus throws a head kick that misses.
Kawajiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawajiri lands with an overhand left.
Kawajiri throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Kawajiri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus tests Kawajiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matus scores with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Kawajiri connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Matus walks into a left hand.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Kawajiri.
Matus misses with a hook
and Kawajiri counters with a straight right hand.
Kawajiri tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawajiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawajiri misses the jab.
Matus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Matus throws a low kick but Kawajiri moves out of range easily.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawajiri throws out the jab.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus walks into a jab.
Matus takes a swing at Kawajiri's ribcage but misses.
Matus tries to bum rush Kawajiri with a series of wild strikes but Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri misses with a straight right.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
Kawajiri looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Kawajiri walks into a stiff left hand from Matus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri cracks Matus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Matus does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matus momentarily.
Kawajiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matus momentarily.
Kawajiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a nice leg kick.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawajiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus counters with a body kick.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matus slips a straight right by Kawajiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus avoids a kick to the body.
Kawajiri misses with the body kick
and Kawajiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawajiri looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshnoor Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh misses with a looping left.
A big left from Singh misses.
Saibot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Singh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh dives on top into guard.
Saibot wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saibot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Singh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saibot working for submissions but it's allowed Singh to get to half guard.
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singh pulls his head out easily.
Saibot has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forcefield Ludas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Singh controlling the action here.
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singh slows the pace down in half guard.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singh not doing much here.
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Saibot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Saibot defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Singh walks into a jab.
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 Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot 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.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Saibot works Singh's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot checks a low kick from Singh.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Singh slips a jab from Saibot.
Singh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Singh cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot slips a jab from Singh.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh takes one to the chin there.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Singh.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Singh throws a lazy head kick
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a body punch
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot throws a one two combo.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot goes for a double leg but Singh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Singh continues to drive forward.
Saibot tries to move into range but Singh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh slips under a jab.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saibot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Singh swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh slips a straight right by Saibot.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Saibot scores with a takedown into Singh's guard.
Saibot is working Singh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Singh wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by Singh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Singh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saibot.
Saibot tries to improve position but can't.
Singh controls the position.
Saibot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Singh trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot with the active half guard here but Singh passes nicely into side control.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot is staying active underneath Singh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saibot wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Saibot working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is working an open guard so Singh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and Singh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot 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.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saibot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arshnoor Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Sionis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno's entrance music is Preliator. A fine choice. Roman Sionis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Giordano Bruno's chin.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Sionis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sionis tries to land a leg kick but Bruno saw it coming and moves away.
Bruno throws a front kick aimed at Sionis's knee but Sionis avoids it well.
Sionis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bruno throws a leg kick but Sionis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sionis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sionis blocks a head kick by Bruno.
Bruno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sionis pushes Bruno up against the cage in a clinch.
Sionis working aggressively here.
Sionis misses with some punches.
Sionis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sionis swings for the body but Bruno moves out of range.
Sionis checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sionis's head.
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruno.
Bruno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sionis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sionis digs a good hook to Bruno's body.
Bruno throws out a leg kick but Sionis moves out of range and Bruno only half commits.
Bruno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sionis stuns Bruno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruno gets tackled into the cage by Sionis. Sionis maintains the clinch.
Sionis blocks the elbow strike.
Sionis misses with the head strike.
Sionis misses with the head strike.
Bruno tries to work over Sionis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruno lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruno taking a breather.
Bruno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno missing with knees to the body.
Sionis scores with a shoulder strike.
Sionis cracks Bruno with a nice body shot.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Sionis prevents a body shot from Bruno.
Bruno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sionis.
Bruno tries a body shot but Sionis blocks it.
Sionis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruno takes a swing at Sionis's ribcage but misses.
Sionis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sionis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Sionis blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruno.
The fighters circling - Bruno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roman Sionis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sionis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruno checks it well.
Sionis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruno.
Sionis scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruno should have avoided that one.
Bruno thows a leg kick but Sionis checks it
enabling Sionis to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Sionis finds it's way through Bruno's defenses.
It looks like Giordano Bruno has been cut.
Bruno walks into a stiff left hand from Sionis.
Bruno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruno slips a straight right by Sionis.
Bruno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sionis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sionis slips under a jab.
Sionis drops Bruno with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bruno looks back up at him and smiles so Sionis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bruno 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!
Sionis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruno takes a step back to recover.
Oh Bruno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno is breathing heavily.
Sionis darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bruno's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Sionis before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Sionis!
An out of breath Roman Sionis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Tree Knee Dad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
Burns throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Burns wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
Burns scores with a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
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!
Tree Knee Dad working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Burns wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad has an active guard here but Burns has managed to pass into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Burns right now.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns passes Tree Knee Dad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is not content to let Burns control the position.
Tree Knee Dad has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burns stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Tree Knee Dad.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burns!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tree Knee Dad is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Tree Knee Dad circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls and moves away.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well and moves away.
Burns takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Burns is looking to wear down Tree Knee Dad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns tries for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a leg kick but Burns saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Tree Knee Dad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad motions for Burns to come forward. Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns keeps Tree Knee Dad at a distance using the push kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
A countering left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Tree Knee Dad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Burns.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tree Knee Dad swivels and escapes.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burns avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Burns 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.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burns puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but instead Burns has moved into half guard.
Burns is keen to just control but Tree Knee Dad is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad being controlled here, momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I've got Tree Knee Dad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Jarszczko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarszczko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Flip ft. Chamillionaire - Playa 4 Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Jarszczko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccuito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarszczko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riccuito misses with a hook.
Riccuito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarszczko circles away quickly and effectively.
Riccuito looks to clinch
and Jarszczko counters with a left and a right that stings Riccuito.
Riccuito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jarszczko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riccuito throws a big shot that misses.
Riccuito misses with a kick to the body.
Riccuito misses with the combination.
Jarszczko lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Jarszczko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riccuito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riccuito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jarszczko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riccuito's knee momentarily.
Jarszczko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riccuito moves away.
Riccuito cracks Jarszczko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jarszczko lands a nice hook to Riccuito's body. Riccuito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarszczko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riccuito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riccuito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarszczko.
And Riccuito counters with a quick kick to the body but Jarszczko blocks it.
Riccuito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jarszczko's head.
Jarszczko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riccuito.
A big right from Riccuito misses.
Riccuito just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark Riccuito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Riccuito misses
and Jarszczko counters with a nice body shot.
Jarszczko lands an overhand right.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riccuito misses with a body shot.
Jarszczko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riccuito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarszczko just manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko digs a good body shot into Riccuito's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarszczko looks to score with a jab to the body but Riccuito is just out of range.
Jarszczko tries a low kick but Riccuito avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jarszczko lands a right hook to the body.
Riccuito swings for the body but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Riccuito scores with a three punch combo!
Riccuito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarszczko lands a slapping body shot.
Riccuito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarszczko.
Riccuito misses with a straight left.
Riccuito wants to clinch but Jarszczko slips to the side
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Riccuito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jarszczko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jarszczko feints a jab promting Riccuito to slip. Jarszczko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Riccuito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riccuito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jarszczko misses with a head kick.
Jarszczko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jarszczko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riccuito moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Riccuito misses the target.
Riccuito looks for the body kick but Jarszczko saw that one coming.
Jarszczko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jarszczko slips a jab from Riccuito.
Jarszczko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riccuito doesn't seem bothered though.
Jarszczko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riccuito was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarszczko.
Riccuito throwing a counter right hand but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Riccuito lands a body shot.
Jarszczko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riccuito rather than just go for the knockout.
Riccuito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Riccuito misses with an uppercut
and Jarszczko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko punishes Riccuito's body with a nice straight punch.
Riccuito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarszczko was well out of range. Poor timing from Riccuito.
Jarszczko slips a jab from Riccuito.
Jarszczko connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito looks to throw the jab but Jarszczko is out of range.
Jarszczko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarszczko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarszczko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riccuito throws a front kick aimed at Jarszczko's knee but Jarszczko avoids it well.
Nice cross by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riccuito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarszczko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jarszczko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick but Riccuito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riccuito.
Good leg kick by Riccuito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riccuito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jarszczko throws a looping overhand right but Riccuito ducks down to avoid it.
Riccuito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarszczko ducks under a wild hook from Riccuito.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jarszczko! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Jarszczko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jarszczko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riccuito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jarszczko misses with a straight left.
Jarszczko takes one to the side of the head.
Jarszczko misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Jarszczko blocks the low kick.
Riccuito misses with a body kick.
Riccuito backing away here, and Jarszczko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jarszczko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jarszczko checks the leg kick.
Jarszczko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riccuito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riccuito throws a poor cross that misses
and Jarszczko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarszczko throws a poor cross that misses
and Riccuito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riccuito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riccuito checks a leg kick.
Riccuito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito tries to land a body kick
and Jarszczko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jarszczko moves out of range of the body kick from Riccuito.
Riccuito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jarszczko counters with an outside leg kick.
Jarszczko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jarszczko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarszczko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riccuito throws a leg kick
and Jarszczko counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands with a right hand.
Jarszczko takes a swing at Riccuito's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Jarszczko misses.
Jarszczko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jarszczko throws a hook but Riccuito avoids it easily.
Riccuito throws a right hand that misses
and Jarszczko counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito throws out a leg kick but Jarszczko moves out of range and Riccuito only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Jarszczko.
Riccuito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riccuito blocks a low kick nicely.
Riccuito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jarszczko is out of range.
Jarszczko lands a jab to the nose.
Riccuito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riccuito misses the body punch
and Jarszczko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Riccuito misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Riccuito. That snapped Jarszczko's head back.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses.
Jarszczko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarszczko misses with a straight right.
Donk. Jarszczko catches Riccuito right on the button with a cross.
Jarszczko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riccuito's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a right hand
and Jarszczko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jarszczko sizes up Riccuito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riccuito misses with a series of wild punches.
Riccuito tries to land a front kick but Jarszczko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarszczko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarszczko throws a solid leg kick but Riccuito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarszczko.
Jarszczko lands with a cross.
Jarszczko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riccuito moves away.
Riccuito misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Riccuito blocks the body kick.
As Jarszczko looks to move away, Riccuito throws a big counter combo but Jarszczko just gets out of the way.
Riccuito misses the body punch
and Jarszczko counters with a left to the body.
Jarszczko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riccuito loads up on a big right hand but Jarszczko slips the punch.
Riccuito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko lands a leg kick that knocks Riccuito off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccuito scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Riccuito misses.
Jarszczko throws a head kick that misses.
Riccuito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riccuito 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 Jarszczko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarszczko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riccuito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarszczko.
Riccuito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko swings for the body but Riccuito moves out of range.
Riccuito throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jarszczko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riccuito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarszczko is looking to score with low kicks.
Riccuito tries to clinch but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Jarszczko moves out of range of the body kick from Riccuito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Jarszczko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riccuito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarszczko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riccuito.
Riccuito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riccuito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jarszczko scores with a nice head shot.
Jarszczko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riccuito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarszczko throws out a loose jab but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riccuito catches Jarszczko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riccuito checks a leg kick.
Riccuito throws a leg kick which misses Jarszczko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarszczko tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko jabs Riccuito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jarszczko throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Riccuito might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarszczko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riccuito. That one must have hurt.
Jarszczko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riccuito jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jarszczko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarszczko moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarszczko misses the target.
Jarszczko swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccuito.
Jarszczko misses the jab.
Riccuito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarszczko. That's going to slow Riccuito down.
Jarszczko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riccuito. That did some damage!
Riccuito lands a front kick.
Jarszczko throws an overhand right that lands on Riccuito's shoulder, as Riccuito tries to avoid the shot.
Jarszczko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riccuito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jarszczko.
Riccuito throws a head kick but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Jarszczko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Riccuito with a body shot.
Riccuito throws an overhand right that lands on Jarszczko's shoulder, as Jarszczko tries to avoid the shot.
Jarszczko feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarszczko lands a nice hook to Riccuito's body. Riccuito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jarszczko misses with a few strikes there.
Jarszczko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarszczko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riccuito.
Riccuito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riccuito connects with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko misses with a hook.
Riccuito tried to counter with a leg kick but Jarszczko avoided it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jarszczko.
Riccuito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jarszczko. Jarszczko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Riccuito lands a leg kick that knocks Jarszczko off balance momentarily.
Riccuito tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Jarszczko slams his shin into Riccuito's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarszczko drops his hands momentarily and Riccuito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut.
Jarszczko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riccuito's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Jarszczko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riccuito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jarszczko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego Jarszczko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarszczko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riccuito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riccuito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riccuito backing away here, and Jarszczko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riccuito is looking to chop away at Jarszczko's legs.
Jarszczko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Riccuito scores with a body shot.
Riccuito throws a lazy right hand but Jarszczko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarszczko checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a double jab
and Jarszczko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Riccuito blocks the leg kick.
Riccuito tries to score with a low kick but Jarszczko moves his leg out of the way.
Jarszczko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jarszczko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Jarszczko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riccuito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarszczko looks to score with a jab to the body but Riccuito is just out of range.
Riccuito misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riccuito.
Riccuito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarszczko lands with a nice body kick.
Jarszczko tries to work over Riccuito's front leg with a kick but Riccuito checks it.
Riccuito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riccuito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jarszczko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Diego Jarszczko just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jarszczko digs a good body shot into Riccuito's ribs.
Riccuito misses with a hook
and Jarszczko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riccuito thinking.
Riccuito scores with the left hand. Jarszczko knows he should have avoided that one.
Riccuito just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarszczko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarszczko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riccuito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riccuito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarszczko jabs Riccuito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jarszczko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riccuito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko throws a right hand that Riccuito ducks under and follows up with a left that Riccuito also avoids with ease.
Riccuito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarszczko's sensitive parts.
Riccuito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarszczko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riccuito jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarszczko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jarszczko misses with a looping left.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riccuito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Riccuito tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jarszczko misses.
Riccuito throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riccuito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jarszczko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice straight punches there by Riccuito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riccuito.
Jarszczko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riccuito throws out the jab.
Riccuito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riccuito thumps Jarszczko with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riccuito counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jarszczko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riccuito.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarszczko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riccuito manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Riccuito.
Riccuito throws a low kick, looking for Jarszczko's leg but Jarszczko calmly moves out of range.
Jarszczko staying out of range there.
Riccuito 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.
Jarszczko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riccuito.
Jarszczko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riccuito's calf.
Jarszczko blocks a head kick by Riccuito.
Riccuito throws a leg kick but Jarszczko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riccuito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarszczko.
Riccuito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jarszczko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riccuito moves away.
Jarszczko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riccuito thows a body kick. Jarszczko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riccuito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarszczko lands with a right hand.
Riccuito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jarszczko backs up against the cage.
Riccuito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarszczko scores with a jab.
Riccuito throws a low kick but Jarszczko avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Riccuito.
Jarszczko cracks Riccuito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jarszczko.
Riccuito tries to land a body kick
and Jarszczko counters with an outside leg kick.
Riccuito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarszczko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riccuito.
Nice shot lands for Jarszczko.
Riccuito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jarszczko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Riccuito misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarszczko, right into the meat.
Riccuito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarszczko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarszczko stuns Riccuito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jarszczko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riccuito throws out the jab.
Riccuito is looking to slow Jarszczko down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mark Riccuito will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jarszczko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riccuito's head.
Riccuito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarszczko, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riccuito. That's going to slow Jarszczko down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riccuito!
Riccuito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarszczko.
Riccuito throws the left hand but Jarszczko avoids the punch easily.
Riccuito avoids a kick to the body.
Jarszczko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Riccuito.
Riccuito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riccuito is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarszczko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarszczko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riccuito.
Jarszczko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Riccuito finds it's target.
Riccuito feints and then cracks Jarszczko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarszczko down.
Jarszczko throws a right hand that Riccuito ducks under and follows up with a left that Riccuito also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riccuito, as that shot connected.
Riccuito scores with a nice head shot.
Riccuito throws a leg kick but Jarszczko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riccuito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarszczko.
Riccuito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jarszczko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Riccuito finds it's target.
Jarszczko scores with a nice strike.
Jarszczko throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarszczko loads up on a big right hand but Riccuito slips the punch.
Riccuito throwing a counter right hand but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Mark Riccuito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarszczko avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Riccuito misses the target.
Riccuito's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Jarszczko misses.
Jarszczko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riccuito.
Riccuito lands with a right hand.
Riccuito tries to land a body kick
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riccuito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jarszczko scrambles back to his feet.
Riccuito misses the jab.
Jarszczko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarszczko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarszczko 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.
Jab, jab by Jarszczko - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarszczko misses the target.
Jarszczko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riccuito doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riccuito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Riccuito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riccuito connects with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riccuito's calf.
Riccuito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riccuito.
Riccuito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jarszczko counters with a body kick.
Riccuito misses with a body shot
and Jarszczko counters with an inside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Riccuito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko misses the shot to the body.
Jarszczko scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccuito moves out of range as Jarszczko throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riccuito thumps Jarszczko with a low kick.
Jarszczko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riccuito was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarszczko.
Riccuito throws a head kick but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Jarszczko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarszczko misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Riccuito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Jarszczko as he connects with a hook.
Riccuito throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko throws a hook but Riccuito avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riccuito.
Riccuito throws a sloppy body shot
and Jarszczko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Riccuito is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diego Jarszczko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riccuito throws a leg kick
and Jarszczko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Jarszczko.
Well Jarszczko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Jarszczko!
After winning the bout, Diego Jarszczko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Mark Riccuito stepped up to the mic, saying '153'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wei Pei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Wei Pei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turpin feints and then cracks Pei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pei down.
Turpin defending well as Pei loads up on a big left hand.
Pei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pei throws a push kick but Turpin slaps the foot to one side.
Pei throws a sloppy head kick and Turpin moves out of range easily.
Turpin lands a slapping body shot.
Turpin digs a good hook to Pei's body.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pei. That did some damage!
Pei misses with a right hand
enabling Turpin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Wei Pei has been cut.
Turpin lands a leg kick that knocks Pei off balance momentarily.
Turpin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pei misses with an uppercut
and Turpin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pei avoids the body shot from Turpin.
Turpin scores with a nice body kick.
Turpin scores with a kick to the body.
Pei is breathing heavily.
Turpin throws a nice looking combination but Pei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Pei stumbling back into the cage.
Turpin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turpin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pei rather than just go for the knockout.
Pei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turpin lands a jab to Pei's midsection.
Pei is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pei manages to avoid it.
Pei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turpin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turpin.
Pei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Pei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turpin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Turpin. Beautiful body shot.
Turpin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turpin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turpin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pei on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Turpin as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turpin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turpin drops Pei with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pei looks back up at him and smiles so Turpin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Look low, kick high! Turpin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pei tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Turpin is absolutely delighted - when Pei wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randolph Turpin!
Randolph Turpin is the new super heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Randolph Turpin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Great, I'm Syn Number 2, but I am Bowdries bitch! Fuck!'.
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