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GAMMA#574 Jordan v Gunnar 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corvo Attano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strummer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Stranglers- Nice N' Sleazy. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strummer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Attano misses with an uppercut. Strummer saw that one coming.
Attano misses with a hook.
Strummer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strummer jabs at Attano's body.
Strummer staying out of range there.
Attano lands a jab-cross combination.
Strummer lands with a nice body punch.
Attano works Strummer's body with a nice hook.
Attano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strummer blocks an uppercut.
Attano misses with a body punch.
Strummer misses with a body punch.
Strummer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strummer decides to pull guard.
Attano stopping the sweep attempt from Strummer.
Strummer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Attano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer wants to sweep but no luck.
Attano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Attano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strummer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strummer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Attano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strummer.
Attano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strummer backs up against the cage.
Attano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strummer.
Attano swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Strummer to counter with a crisp jab.
Attano throws a big shot that misses.
Attano throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Attano.
Strummer slips a jab from Attano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer moves out of range of the strikes.
Strummer defending well as Attano loads up on a big left hand.
Strummer throws a counter combo.
Strummer throws a wild body kick that Attano sees coming a mile off.
Strummer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attano.
Strummer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strummer punishes Attano's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strummer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attano.
Strummer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strummer is leaning against Attano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strummer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Strummer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Attano is breathing heavily.
Attano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Attano working aggressively here.
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strummer misses with a body punch.
Strummer jumps guard but Attano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strummer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strummer tries to work over Attano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano blocks a body shot from Strummer.
Strummer digs a right hand underneath Attano's ribcage. Attano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strummer lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Strummer - that landed with a thud.
Strummer lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strummer.
Strummer is pushing Attano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strummer tries to stall but Attano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strummer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Attano fails to land.
Strummer digs a right hand into Attano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Attano's gas tank.
Attano blocks an uppercut.
Attano throws a punch but it's blocked by Strummer.
Strummer blocking some punches.
Strummer tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Strummer back against the cage.
Strummer stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer blocks a body shot from Attano.
Strummer tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Strummer back against the cage.
Strummer lands a nice shot to the body.
Strummer lands an uppercut.
Strummer prevents a body shot from Attano.
Strummer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Strummer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strummer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Attano trying to stall but Strummer improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strummer.
Attano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strummer looking to slow down the pace here.
Strummer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strummer jumps guard but Attano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Corvo Attano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Strummer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attano.
Strummer prevents a body shot from Attano.
Strummer is trying to pull guard but Attano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strummer lands a nice uppercut.
Strummer controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Strummer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strummer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strummer lands a nice shot to the body.
Attano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strummer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strummer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Attano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strummer trying to control here.
Strummer actively working from the bottom here.
Strummer is holding on to half guard well.
Strummer is looking to improve his position.
Strummer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Attano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Attano's back!
Strummer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Strummer working for a choke but Attano is defending well.
Attano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Strummer's arms.
Strummer has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Attano! Can he survive? No! He's out! Strummer gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Strummer!
Joe Strummer made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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Insanely flexible |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla scores with a takedown into Hardon's guard.
Hardon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Padilla showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Padilla slips nicely into half guard.
Hardon trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardon trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon actively working from the bottom here.
Padilla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Padilla pulls his head out easily.
Padilla is thwarting Hardon's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Padilla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Padilla is trying to control. Hardon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Padilla controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Padilla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Padilla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Padilla.
The strikes coming from Padilla are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardon is looking to regain half guard here but Padilla keeps moving and retains side control.
Padilla decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Padilla checks it well.
Padilla moves into the clinch.
Padilla avoiding damage as Hardon throws knees to the body.
Padilla pulls Hardon into guard.
Hardon trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Hardon throws a strike but Padilla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Padilla wanted to stand there but Hardon had control of the position.
Hardon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Padilla is now in half guard.
Padilla passes into side control, despite Hardon's attempt to control the position.
Hardon is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Padilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon keeps working.
Padilla might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardon is looking for a sweep.
Padilla decides to stand back up. Padilla steps back and let's Hardon get back to his feet.
Hardon takes a swing at Padilla's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Padilla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon can pounce on him.
Padilla ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Padilla forces Hardon back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Padilla 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.
Hardon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Hardon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Padilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Padilla clinches with his opponent.
Hardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Padilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Padilla gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padilla wants to stand up but Hardon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Padilla.
Hardon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Padilla pulls his head out easily.
Padilla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hardon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Padilla wants to control the pace but Hardon is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardon is doing well to control the position and prevent Padilla from advancing to side control.
Padilla postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hardon to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Padilla pushes Hardon up against the cage in a clinch.
Padilla has hold of one of Hardon's legs. Hardon is fighting the takedown attempt but Padilla gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hardon has his foot on Padilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Padilla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Padilla postures up.
Padilla stays in close to Hardon's body and controls the position.
Padilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nero Padilla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Padilla is aware though and is defending well.
Hardon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Padilla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Padilla from controlling successfully.
Padilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Padilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Padilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padilla wants to get up but he can't break Hardon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Padilla moves into range and clinches up with Hardon.
Hardon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hardon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Padilla gets back to half guard.
Hardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padilla's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Padilla is looking for a sweep. Hardon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardon is looking for a kimura here.
Padilla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla actively working from the bottom here.
Padilla kicks off Hardon and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Padilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Padilla looks to land a combination but Hardon avoids it well.
Padilla closes the distance and pushes Hardon back into the cage.
Hardon can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
Padilla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Padilla pushes Hardon up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Padilla clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hardon lands a shot to the body.
Padilla is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla trying to get back to his feet but Hardon is in full control for now.
Hardon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Padilla defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Padilla is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hardon gets his way!
Padilla needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Padilla tries to escape but Hardon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Padilla is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hardon gets his way!
Hardon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Medium Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Padilla! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hardon gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Medium Hardon!
Medium Hardon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dijkstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dijkstra comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Back To The Primitive. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Omar Dijkstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dijkstra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finkle is trying to defend but Dijkstra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dijkstra is working for a kimura but Finkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Finkle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Finkle tries to get to full guard but Dijkstra has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra is thwarting Finkle's attempts to control the position.
Dijkstra passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle tries to hold on but Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra is trying to take his opponent's back.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dijkstra controlling from mount.
BOOM! Dijkstra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dijkstra content just to control the position here.
Dijkstra throws some wild stikes that Finkle manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finkle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finkle!
Finkle stays in close to Dijkstra's body and controls the position.
Finkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dijkstra keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Finkle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkle defends well.
Dijkstra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Finkle stacks Dijkstra on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Finkle!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep.
Dijkstra is working hard here to advance position.
Finkle working away.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Finkle crashes against the mat.
Dijkstra is trying to improve his position.
Dijkstra tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Finkle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dijkstra working to try and regain half guard.
Finkle controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finkle looking to ground and pound but Dijkstra is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Finkle is predictable there
and Dijkstra counters with a takedown into side control.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Finkle prevents Dijkstra from moving into mount.
Dijkstra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dijkstra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Finkle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Dijkstra stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijkstra is putting a hurting on Finkle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Finkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Finkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dijkstra has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finkle!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dijkstra controlling the pace for now.
Dijkstra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Finkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finkle is trying to escape the mount.
Dijkstra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finkle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkle can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Finkle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dijkstra is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Finkle is surviving well by controlling Dijkstra's body position as best he can.
Finkle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra tries to control but Finkle wriggling away.
Dijkstra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dijkstra throwing strikes here but Finkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Finkle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dijkstra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dijkstra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dijkstra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra working for a guillotine from mount but Finkle is in no mood to give up.
Finkle tries to hold on but Dijkstra postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dijkstra scores with a head kick.
Dijkstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good work by Dijkstra as he checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Finkle scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Nice jab there from Finkle.
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finkle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Finkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle prevents Dijkstra from moving into mount.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom here.
Finkle keeps Dijkstra under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra misses with the ground and pound.
Finkle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dijkstra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra cracks Finkle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Finkle is looking to reverse the position.
Finkle trying his best to control but Dijkstra has mounted him.
Dijkstra wants to take his opponent's back but Finkle doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra with a couple of short strikes.
Dijkstra prevents Finkle from getting the reversal.
Dijkstra throwing strikes here but Finkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Finkle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finkle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra prevents Finkle from getting the reversal.
Dijkstra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkle is looking to escape.
Dijkstra pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Poor strikes thrown by Dijkstra there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dijkstra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkle is looking to escape.
Finkle is looking to get to half guard.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle tries to lock up and control but Dijkstra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dijkstra trying to control but Finkle is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Dijkstra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dijkstra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
A victorious Omar Dijkstra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (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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145 lbs
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153 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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillashaw Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillashaw Junior has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Dillashaw Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Dillashaw Junior is quick to defend against it.
Dillashaw Junior thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Alvarez trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dillashaw Junior keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez is standing up over Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior looks to escape but Alvarez dives into side control.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away.
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillashaw Junior is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dillashaw Junior postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillashaw Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillashaw Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dillashaw Junior stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
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 Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Dillashaw Junior's shoulder, as Dillashaw Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw Junior ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillashaw Junior misses the target.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior avoids it well and moves away.
Dillashaw Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillashaw Junior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Dillashaw Junior settles back down.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body shot.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillashaw Junior, right into the meat.
Dillashaw Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillashaw Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Dillashaw Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Dillashaw Junior shakes it off.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillashaw Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
A big right from Dillashaw Junior misses.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior staying out of range there.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dillashaw Junior moves away and avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Dillashaw Junior throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Dillashaw Junior won't allow it.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.
Alvarez passes to full mount!
Alvarez trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dillashaw Junior kicks Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Dillashaw Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw Junior slips the punch.
Dillashaw Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dillashaw Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillashaw Junior pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Dillashaw Junior keeps moving.
Alvarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dillashaw Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dillashaw Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Dillashaw Junior seems content to control.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Dillashaw Junior's head to control him but Dillashaw Junior postures up.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillashaw Junior is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillashaw Junior is one step ahead there.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Dillashaw Junior defends easily.
Dillashaw Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillashaw Junior 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
After winning the bout, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotadik has chosen When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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157 lbs
30 - 18 - 3 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Alotadik.
Bunga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alotadik loads up on a big right hand but Bunga slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Bunga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunga looks to score with a jab to the body but Alotadik is just out of range.
Alotadik cracks Bunga with a good jab.
Bunga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alotadik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bunga throws the left hand but Alotadik avoids the punch easily.
Bunga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alotadik manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alotadik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bunga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alotadik.
Bunga staying out of range there.
Alotadik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bunga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik throws a hook but Bunga avoids it easily.
Bunga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alotadik.
Alotadik lands a nice hook to Bunga's body. Bunga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alotadik misses with a body shot
and Bunga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alotadik throws a lazy head kick
and Bunga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Lik Alotadik has been cut.
Alotadik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bunga scores with a leg kick.
Alotadik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bunga tries to bum rush Alotadik with a series of wild strikes but Alotadik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alotadik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bunga moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alotadik doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunga manages to avoid it.
Alotadik staying out of range there.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alotadik misses with a jab to the body
and Bunga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alotadik throws a leg kick which misses Bunga's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunga tries to avoid it.
Alotadik 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.
Bunga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alotadik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alotadik throws out the jab.
Bunga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alotadik misses with a shot to the body
and Bunga counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alotadik throws out the jab.
Alotadik lands a head kick!
Alotadik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bunga as he connects with a hook.
Alotadik scores with a hook to the body. Bunga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alotadik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bunga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bunga throws a shot from downtown. Alotadik moves away and avoids it.
Alotadik lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Alotadik misses.
Alotadik checks the leg kick.
Alotadik tries a quick counter leg kick but Bunga is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik 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.
Bunga misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alotadik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunga tries to move into range but Alotadik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bunga cracks Alotadik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alotadik throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alotadik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alotadik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunga doesn't seem bothered though.
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Alotadik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lik Alotadik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alotadik misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Alotadik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alotadik.
Bunga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunga blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
Bunga misses with a looping right.
Alotadik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alotadik swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bunga to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alotadik takes a swing at Bunga's ribcage but misses.
Bunga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alotadik.
Alotadik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunga misses the target.
Bunga works Alotadik's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunga throws an overhand right that lands on Alotadik's shoulder, as Alotadik tries to avoid the shot.
Bunga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlotadik.
Bunga defending well as Alotadik loads up on a big left hand.
Bunga lands a jab to the head.
Alotadik connects with a single shot there.
Alotadik throws a leg kick
and Bunga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alotadik throws a lazy head kick
and Bunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alotadik is rocked!
Alotadik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunga. That did some damage!
Alotadik is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunga finish him?
Bunga misses the jab.
Alotadik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bunga with a body shot.
Alotadik seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunga's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bunga blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
A quick step to the side and Bunga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Alotadik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bunga 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.
Bunga throws a shot from downtown. Alotadik moves away and avoids it.
Alotadik misses with a low kick.
Alotadik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunga checks a leg kick.
Alotadik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
Alotadik thows a leg kick but Bunga checks it
and Bunga counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alotadik throws a leg kick which misses Bunga's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunga tries to avoid it.
Alotadik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alotadik throws a hook but Bunga avoids it easily.
Bunga throws a leg kick but Alotadik moved away.
Bunga swings for the body but Alotadik moves out of range.
Bart Bunga is winning the standup battle so far.
Alotadik throws a body kick that misses
and Bunga counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alotadik 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 Bunga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bunga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bunga misses with a series of wild punches.
Alotadik tries to counter with a clinch but Bunga shakes him off and moves away.
Alotadik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bunga.
Alotadik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunga connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Alotadik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga tries to clinch but Alotadik is having none of it.
Alotadik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunga.
Bunga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alotadik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bunga throws a leg kick but Alotadik moved away.
Bunga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alotadik throws a leg kick
and Bunga counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Bunga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bunga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alotadik throws a body punch but Bunga moves out of range.
Bunga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alotadik counters with a series of strikes. Bunga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bunga tries to clinch but Alotadik is having none of it.
Bunga moves away from the strike by Alotadik.
Bunga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bunga lands a lovely overhand right.
Alotadik throws a shot to the body.
Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bunga.
The fighters circling - Alotadik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alotadik thows a leg kick but Bunga checks it
enabling Bunga to counter with a crisp jab.
Alotadik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
Alotadik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bunga checks a leg kick.
Bunga misses with a hook
and Alotadik counters with a straight right hand.
Bunga lands with a nice body kick.
Bunga misses with a hook. Alotadik ducked under it nicely.
Bunga throws a wild body kick that Alotadik sees coming a mile off.
Alotadik tries to work over Bunga's front leg with a kick but Bunga checks it.
Alotadik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunga rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bunga.
Alotadik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Bunga there.
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
Bunga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alotadik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bunga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alotadik prevents a body shot from Bunga.
Alotadik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bunga takes an elbow to the temple.
Alotadik trying to land knees to the body.
Bunga lands an uppercut.
Alotadik looking to slow down the pace here.
Bunga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alotadik misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunga.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bunga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alotadik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunga to score with a decent uppercut.
Alotadik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alotadik 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunga misses the target.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunga manages to avoid it.
A combination from Bunga does no damage.
Alotadik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alotadik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alotadik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunga. Bunga obviously looking to wear him down.
Alotadik lands a nice looking body shot.
Alotadik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunga moves away.
A head kick by Alotadik misses
and Bunga counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunga looks to throw the jab but Alotadik is out of range.
Alotadik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alotadik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunga throws out the jab.
Bunga cracks Alotadik with an open hand slap.
Bunga throws a big shot that misses.
Alotadik lands a nice shot that snaps Bunga's head back.
Alotadik misses with a low kick.
Alotadik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alotadik throws an off balance right hand
and Bunga counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bart Bunga.
I think Bunga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Bunga!
Lik Alotadik was interviewed post fight and said 'That was the worst decision/stoppage I've ever seen! I totally dominated that fight/was just about to reverse it when the damn ref stepped in.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Yount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orkan Dogu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robin Yount's chin.
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165 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yount thuds a left hand into Dogu's body.
Yount avoids the body shot from Dogu.
Yount half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yount misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Yount.
Dogu lands an overhand right.
Dogu moves away from the strike by Yount.
Dogu with the counter takedown but Yount avoids it easily.
Dogu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Dogu blocks the leg kick.
Dogu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yount with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Yount.
Dogu misses the jab.
Yount throws a head kick that misses.
Yount misses with a head kick.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dogu looking to sit in guard and control but Yount gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu working a defensive guard but Yount passes into half guard.
Dogu wants to get back to full guard.
Yount will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yount controlling the pace.
Dogu moves into full guard.
Dogu being controlled here, momentarily.
Dogu has his hands on Yount's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yount controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yount trying to control the position from guard on top but Dogu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dogu trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogu 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.
Dogu is trying to hold Yount in close to prevent damage but Yount has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yount wants to pass the guard but Dogu is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dogu misses with a looping left.
Dogu tests Yount's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yount misses with a two punch combination.
Yount misses with a head kick.
Dogu slips under a jab from Yount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yount takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yount lands the left hand.
Yount misses the body punch
enabling Dogu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yount fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dogu is out of range.
Yount misses with a kick to the body.
Dogu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yount throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount defending well as Dogu loads up on a big left hand.
Dogu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yount was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogu.
Yount connects with an inside leg kick.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yount fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dogu sprawls well initially but Yount persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dogu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yount has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dogu is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dogu misses with a looping left.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
Yount takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yount takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dogu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dogu swings for the body but Yount moves out of range.
Yount looks to throw the jab but Dogu is out of range.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dogu walks into a left hand.
Yount throws a series of punches but Dogu avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Dogu. Beautiful body shot.
Dogu throws a looping overhand right but Yount ducks down to avoid it.
Yount thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yount scores with a decent looking hook.
Yount keeps Dogu at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yount throws a hook but Dogu avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount avoids the body shot from Dogu.
Yount uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogu.
Yount fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dogu manages to avoid it.
Yount connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dogu. Dogu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dogu throws a jab but it's blocked by Yount.
Yount throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Yount.
Dogu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yount throws a lazy right hand but Dogu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yount ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dogu moves away.
Dogu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robin Yount is winning the standup battle so far.
Dogu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yount keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yount but Yount pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Yount.
Yount lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yount displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dogu throws out the jab.
Yount cracks Dogu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dogu lands a slapping body shot.
Dogu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dogu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yount counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Yount.
Dogu takes one to the chin there.
Yount has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dogu finds it's way round the side to connect with Yount's head.
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Dogu looks to throw the jab but Yount is out of range.
Yount is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dogu can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Yount misses its intended target.
Dogu with the counter takedown but Yount avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Dogu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Yount does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yount pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dogu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yount throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dogu on the side of the head.
Yount throws a head kick that Dogu semi-blocks.
Dogu lands a jab.
Dogu misses the shot to the body.
Dogu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown but Yount shows good takedown defense.
Dogu tries for a takedown but Yount sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robin Yount has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orkan Dogu.
Yount throws a series of punches but Dogu avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dogu dodges the punch combination from Yount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dogu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dogu.
Yount lands a nice shot to the body.
Yount getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dogu lands with a good body shot.
Dogu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yount turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dogu blocks a jab.
Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yount uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogu.
Dogu throws a jab when Yount was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Yount's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Yount tenderised Dogu's leg. Dogu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dogu throws a lazy right hand but Yount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Dogu looks to move away, Yount throws a big counter combo but Dogu just gets out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Yount there.
Yount takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Yount lands.
Dogu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yount. Yount obviously looking to wear him down.
Yount lands a jab to the head.
Yount slips a straight right by Dogu.
Dogu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yount is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dogu shoots in but no luck this time.
Yount throwing a counter right hand but Dogu manages to avoid it.
Yount throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yount takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogu misses with an uppercut. Yount saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yount.
Yount throws a head kick that misses.
And Dogu tries to counter it with a takedown but Yount pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dogu throws a body punch but Yount moves out of range.
Yount throwing a counter right hand but Dogu manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Dogu misses its intended target.
Dogu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yount was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogu.
Dogu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogu.
Yount misses with a body shot.
Yount throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yount.
Yount lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yount pushes Dogu away with a front kick.
Yount slips a straight right by Dogu.
Orkan Dogu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu misses the shot to the body.
Yount throws a body kick that misses.
Yount pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dogu back to the cage. Yount follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogu fails with a takedown attempt.
Dogu cracks Yount with a good jab.
Yount connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yount getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yount avoids the body shot from Dogu.
Yount pushes Dogu away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Dogu misses its intended target.
Yount throws a body punch but Dogu moves out of range.
Yount scores with a head kick.
Dogu throws a lazy uppercut
and Yount counters with a stiff right hand.
Yount jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yount throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dogu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yount 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 Dogu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dogu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dogu lands a right hook to the body.
Dogu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yount finds it's way round the side to connect with Dogu's head.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dogu takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu connects with a body shot that sends Yount's belly button to the back.
Dogu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yount sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yount thuds his right hand into Dogu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dogu misses the body punch
and Yount counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Yount does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yount misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogu.
Decent striking displayed by Yount there.
Yount catches Dogu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yount is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yount sizes up Dogu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dogu lands a lovely overhand right.
Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dogu takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Yount showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yount has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Yount!
A relieved looking Robin Yount thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Momma said knock you out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambo Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rambo shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lewis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rambo misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rambo's guard.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo working over Lewis with some ground and pound. Lewis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold.
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Rambo stops Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Rambo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Rambo throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rambo.
Rambo is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rambo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lewis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rambo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rambo lands a shot to the body.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Rambo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rambo.
Lewis cracks Rambo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Lewis.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet but Rambo has full control of the position and if anything, Lewis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lewis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rambo.
Rambo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lewis trying to control the hands but Rambo won't let him.
Lewis is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo is looking for the choke from the back position but Lewis is controlling his hands well.
Rambo looking for the choke from the back.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis breaks Rambo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lewis works over Rambo with some ground and pound from guard.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rambo is working hard here to advance position.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis 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.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis connects with a crisp jab.
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Rambo misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo.
Rambo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis takes a swing at Rambo's ribcage but misses.
Rambo throws a body kick that misses.
Lewis lands a glancing blow to the side of Rambo's head.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rambo's head backwards.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rambo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land a front kick but Rambo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Lewis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rambo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Rambo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewis.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo attempts a counter takedown but Lewis avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rambo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rambo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Rambo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Rambo's leg. Rambo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lewis connects with a single shot there.
Sambo Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Rambo throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Rambo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rambo.
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Rambo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis has one foot on Rambo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Rambo.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rambo.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewis.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lewis scores with a shot to the body.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rambo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis lands a jab to Rambo's midsection.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rambo walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lewis defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Lewis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rambo shoots and misses
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewis lands with an overhand left.
Rambo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lewis.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Rambo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lewis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rambo off and has taken his back!
Rambo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lewis scoring with big shots to the body. Rambo is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Rambo was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Lewis!
Ray Lewis 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Pintos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiaan Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Pintos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pintos lands a body shot.
Pintos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pintos tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pintos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pintos connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rutten to the floor! Pintos dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Sebastiaan Rutten has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pintos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintos continues to stall.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet.
Rutten pushes Pintos off and gets back to his feet.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Pintos.
Pintos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten counters with a left and a right that stings Pintos.
Pintos throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Rutten throws out a counter right but Pintos avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pintos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Pintos.
Rutten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pintos throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a thumping low kick.
Pintos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten connects with a jab.
It looks like El Pintos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pintos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Rutten looks to move away, Pintos throws a big counter combo but Rutten just gets out of the way.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten looks to land a body kick but Pintos moved away.
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Rutten.
Pintos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pintos misses with an uppercut. Rutten saw that one coming.
Rutten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pintos.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pintos.
Pintos feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Rutten collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). El Pintos!
El Pintos 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 Fabian Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hoi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fehu - Wardruna. Tsoi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zvezda po Imeni Solnce kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fabian Hoi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Tsoi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fabian Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Hoi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoi takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsoi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Hoi sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Hoi is out of range.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoi misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Hoi misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Hoi down.
Tsoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsoi thows a body kick. Hoi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Hoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsoi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tsoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Tsoi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Hoi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoi. That did some damage!
Hoi throws a leg kick but Tsoi checks it.
The fighters circling - Tsoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsoi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick
and Hoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hoi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hoi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hoi moves forwards but Tsoi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi is looking to slow Hoi down with leg kicks.
Tsoi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsoi lands a jab to the head.
Tsoi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoi has time to react.
Hoi slips a straight right by Tsoi.
A punch lands to the side of Tsoi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Hoi misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoi is rocked!
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoi manages to avoid it.
Oh Hoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsoi misses with a body shot.
Hoi seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Hoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a shot from downtown. Hoi moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Hoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsoi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsoi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsoi drops Hoi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hoi! Tsoi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Tsoi!
A very excited looking Viktor Tsoi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Fabian Hoi had this to say: 'I will only fight for huge cash anymore after this disappointing loss. I am a mercenary top gun from now on.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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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
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Steigelmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordan, pushing him back against the cage.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steigelmann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
Steigelmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steigelmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steigelmann blocking some punches.
A short left from Steigelmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan tries a body shot but Steigelmann blocks it.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Steigelmann avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Steigelmann blocking some punches.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Steigelmann avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Steigelmann blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steigelmann's elbow.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Steigelmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steigelmann missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steigelmann.
Jordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Jordan throws a head kick but Steigelmann moves out of range.
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!
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Steigelmann ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Steigelmann 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Steigelmann with a hook.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Steigelmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.
Jordan avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann loads up on a big right hand but Jordan slips the punch.
Jordan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steigelmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jordan.
Steigelmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steigelmann looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a jab to Steigelmann's midsection.
Jordan connects with a solid leg kick.
Jordan dips to his left and cracks Steigelmann with an uppercut!
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steigelmann takes one on the button.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steigelmann swings widly with a right hand
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Jordan connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Jordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordan lands a big uppercut and Steigelmann crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steigelmann looks OK. Jordan waves Steigelmann back to his feet!
Steigelmann is rocked!
Jordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steigelmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
That has opened up Gunnar Steigelmann's cut even more.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Steigelmann seems to have recovered his senses.
Steigelmann digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Jordan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steigelmann staying out of range there.
Steigelmann tries to clinch
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jordan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan jabs at Steigelmann's body.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick from Jordan.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steigelmann. Steigelmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steigelmann connects with a jab.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jordan.
Jordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jordan to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Jordan is rocked!
It looks like Joe Jordan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Jordan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Steigelmann has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steigelmann's guard.
Jordan stopping the sweep attempt from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordan's guard.
Steigelmann throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Steigelmann stays in close to Jordan's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steigelmann stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Steigelmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Steigelmann won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.
Jordan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steigelmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steigelmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steigelmann is continuing to stall.
Steigelmann looking to pass the guard.
Steigelmann preventing the sweep.
Steigelmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steigelmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
Steigelmann unleashes a big counter combination but Jordan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steigelmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Jordan.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jordan takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Jordan misses.
Steigelmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan blocks a leg kick.
Jordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jordan misses with a low kick.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steigelmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
An attempted straight right counter from Jordan misses the target.
Steigelmann lands an overhand right.
Joe Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut.
Jordan misses with a low kick.
Jordan scores with a nice body kick.
Jordan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Steigelmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steigelmann throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordan is looking to wear down Steigelmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steigelmann misses with a double jab.
Steigelmann cracks Jordan with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steigelmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordan throws a sloppy body shot
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steigelmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steigelmann has Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Steigelmann presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steigelmann throws an elbow but misses.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Steigelmann lands a big knee to the head and Jordan goes down! Steigelmann is looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to reverse the position.
Steigelmann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jordan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steigelmann lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan dodges the ground and pound from Steigelmann.
Jordan wants to control but Steigelmann postures up.
A lull in the action here as Steigelmann stalls from top position.
Jordan is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steigelmann advances to mount.
Steigelmann controlling from mount.
Jordan is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steigelmann lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steigelmann. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steigelmann avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Jordan tries to move into range but Steigelmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Steigelmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jordan.
Jordan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steigelmann throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jordan.
Steigelmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steigelmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Steigelmann misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jordan's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Steigelmann throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Jordan looks for the body kick but Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Steigelmann engages and cracks Jordan with a massive lead left hook - Jordan tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Steigelmann is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Steigelmann! Gunnar Steigelmann retains his super heavyweight title!
Gunnar Steigelmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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