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T139 - Destiny Awaits PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins.
Beast checks a leg kick.
Rollins scores with a kick to the body.
Beast shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Beast on that attempt.
Rollins tries a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rollins is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
Beast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast prevents Rollins from improving his position.
Rollins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rollins trying to control but Beast postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins manages to get to full guard.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beast manages to get himself to full guard.
Beast is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
Beast wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Beast's legs - danger averted.
Rollins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rollins postures up.
Beast being controlled here, momentarily.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looking to sit in guard and control but Beast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rollins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beast trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rollins 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.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rollins pulls Beast in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rollins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beast is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rollins has his hands clasped together but Beast extends and breaks Rollins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Beast.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Beast!
The Beast seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Levchenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zelenoglazoe Taksi. Artur Levchenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Argivas Kerenzikov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Levchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Levchenko!
Levchenko wants to control but Kerenzikov postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Levchenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kerenzikov connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Kerenzikov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerenzikov 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.
Levchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kerenzikov's best efforts.
Kerenzikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Levchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerenzikov winds up and cracks Levchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Levchenko is rocked!
Kerenzikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Levchenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oh Levchenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerenzikov postures up in Levchenko's guard and throws a big left but Levchenko blocks it.
Levchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Kerenzikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Levchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerenzikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerenzikov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levchenko controlling the position.
Levchenko keeping full guard, as Kerenzikov tries to pass.
Kerenzikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kerenzikov throws a strike but Levchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kerenzikov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kerenzikov trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerenzikov looking for a guillotine here but Levchenko defends easily.
Levchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerenzikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerenzikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levchenko defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov has control of Levchenko's left arm, preventing Levchenko from doing any damage.
Levchenko controlling from the top position.
Kerenzikov looking for a guillotine here but Levchenko defends easily.
Kerenzikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levchenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko looking to pass the guard.
Kerenzikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levchenko is one step ahead there.
Kerenzikov working for a triangle but Levchenko defends it easily.
Kerenzikov is looking for a triangle here but Levchenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kerenzikov is trying to control Levchenko's posture but Levchenko avoids it.
Kerenzikov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Levchenko trying to control the position but Kerenzikov is working away.
Kerenzikov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Levchenko is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Levchenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Levchenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Levchenko.
Kerenzikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kerenzikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levchenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerenzikov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kerenzikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Levchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Kerenzikov off balance momentarily.
Kerenzikov misses with a takedown
and Levchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerenzikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Levchenko under the eye.
Levchenko tries to keep at a distance but Kerenzikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerenzikov goes for a takedown attempt but Levchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kerenzikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levchenko defends well and Kerenzikov ends up having to push Levchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Levchenko throws a big counter combination but Kerenzikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Artur Levchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argivas Kerenzikov.
Levchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerenzikov. Kerenzikov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levchenko throws the left hand but Kerenzikov avoids the punch easily.
Kerenzikov ducks right into an uppercut from Levchenko.
Kerenzikov misses with a double jab
letting Levchenko counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov has his takedown stuffed
and Levchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerenzikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Levchenko.
Levchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Argivas Kerenzikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Levchenko, right into the meat.
Levchenko misses the shot to the body.
Kerenzikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Levchenko lands a big right hand that sends Kerenzikov crashing to the mat! Levchenko stays standing though and waves Kerenzikov back to his feet!
Kerenzikov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Levchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kerenzikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Levchenko finish him?
Kerenzikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levchenko moves away.
Levchenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kerenzikov fails with the takedown
and Levchenko counters with a big left hand that crumples Kerenzikov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Levchenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Levchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitar Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes into the arena with Big Pun - Brave in The Heart blaring out of the sound system. Miric is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mitar Miric - Ko je onaj mladic. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitar Miric!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar is looking to slow Miric down with leg kicks.
Mitar Miric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miric throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Miric's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
Miric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Miric manages to avoid it.
Miric moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Miric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Miric misses.
We've been told by Escobar's head coaches at Breakdown Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Escobar blocks a jab.
As Miric backs away, Escobar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miric throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar counters with a good low kick that Miric was not able to check.
No joy there for Miric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miric throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miric. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miric scores with a nice head shot.
Miric staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Miric.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Miric's shoulder, as Miric tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Miric - just one landing.
Escobar is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Miric uses the oldest trick in the book to send Escobar tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Miric is absolutely delighted - when Escobar wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitar Miric!
A relieved looking Mitar Miric thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pablo Escobar spoke after the fight, saying 'Stay classy!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raoul De Muerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Muerta comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method. Smith has chosen frenzal rhomb - Mum changed the locks as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raoul De Muerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Muerta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith thuds his right hand into De Muerta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Muerta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Muerta slips a straight right by Smith.
De Muerta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by De Muerta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by De Muerta.
Smith cracks De Muerta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Muerta has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a body kick but De Muerta moved away.
De Muerta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith misses with a head kick.
De Muerta attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Smith.
De Muerta is looking for a counter combo.
Smith looks to land a right hand but De Muerta moved out of range.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but De Muerta moves out of range.
De Muerta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
De Muerta avoids the body shot from Smith.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight right.
De Muerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Muerta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith lands with a hook. De Muerta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Muerta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Muerta moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through De Muerta's defenses.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Smith.
We've been told by De Muerta's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Muerta ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
De Muerta slips under a jab.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a right hand
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces De Muerta off the cage and back into range.
De Muerta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
De Muerta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Muerta checks a low kick from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Muerta blocks a head kick by Smith.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and De Muerta moves out of range easily.
De Muerta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Muerta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Muerta is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Muertas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Muerta.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Raoul De Muerta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Muerta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
De Muerta is looking for a counter combo.
Smith lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by De Muerta.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Muerta.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
De Muerta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith takes a swing at De Muerta's ribcage but misses.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
De Muerta blocks a head kick by Smith.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws the left hand but De Muerta avoids the punch easily.
De Muerta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Muerta.
Smith misses with a hook
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Muerta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a left hand
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
De Muerta slips under a jab.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a body punch but De Muerta moves out of range.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith tries to land a front kick but De Muerta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith looks to land a body kick but De Muerta moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul De Muerta dominated that second round.
That's time! De Muerta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Smith throws a hook but De Muerta blocks it.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Muerta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Muerta dodges the punch combination from Smith.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Muerta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith looks to land a right hand but De Muerta moved out of range.
De Muerta moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Muerta blocks a jab.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Muerta.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Muerta on the side of the head.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Muerta circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Muerta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Raoul De Muerta is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith scores with a jab. De Muerta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith jabs De Muerta right on the nose. De Muerta blinks but takes it well.
De Muerta avoids the head kick by Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Muerta slips a jab from Smith.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul De Muerta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Muerta 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul De Muerta!
Our winner, Raoul De Muerta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Judo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Judo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judo.
Judo tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson tests Judo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Judo quickly recovers to half guard.
Judo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bronson lands a couple of elbows.
Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Bronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bronson passes Judo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Judo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronson lands a nice short elbow.
Bronson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bronson is nestled in close to Judo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Judo tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
Judo is working hard here to advance position.
Bronson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Judo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson lands strikes from half guard.
Bronson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands with a punch from half guard.
Judo is rocked!
Bronson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Judo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Judo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Judo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bronson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Bronson!
A very excited looking Bill Bronson 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 Jack Judo had this to say: 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso has chosen Glory of love as his entrance music. Daniel Larusso has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
32 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Jamison as he checks the leg kick.
Larusso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jamison is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jamison tries to work over Larusso's front leg with a kick but Larusso checks it.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Larusso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jamison walks into a stiff left hand from Larusso.
Jamison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Larusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larusso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jamison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Larusso pulls Jamison in to control the position.
Jamison tries to free his leg and advance position but Larusso is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jamison being controlled here momentarily.
Larusso 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving.
Jamison preventing the sweep.
Jamison connects with a couple of short punches.
Jamison is pushing down on Larusso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larusso is fighting to maintain full guard but Jamison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jamison lands with a punch from half guard.
Larusso is looking to improve his position.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larusso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jamison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larusso is trying to get back to full guard.
Larusso manages to get to full guard.
Jamison throws a strike but Larusso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jamison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jamison's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larusso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larusso stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jamison moves in looking to clinch but Larusso pushes him off.
Jamison throws a chopping leg kick but Larusso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Larusso moves out of range of the body kick.
Larusso thinks about the counter body kick.
Jamison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Larusso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Larusso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jamison takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Jamison scores with a leg kick.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Jamison feinted with a counter takedown.
Jamison looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso tries a low kick but Jamison avoids it.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larusso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Larusso catches Jamison right on the button with a cross.
Jamison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jamison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Jamison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Jamison.
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Jamison saw that one coming.
Jamison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larusso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jamison. That's going to slow Larusso down.
Jamison moves out of range of the body kick from Larusso.
Jamison tries to counter with a takedown but Larusso is quick to defend against it.
Larusso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jamison moves away from the strike by Larusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larusso moves out of range as Jamison strikes.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Larusso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jamison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jamison lands a nice shot to the body.
Larusso sizes up Jamison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larusso tries to land a leg kick but Jamison saw it coming and moves away.
Larusso avoids the head kick by Jamison.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
Jamison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larusso throws an overhand right that lands on Jamison's shoulder, as Jamison tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larusso.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jamison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Jamison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison blocks a leg kick.
Jamison slips under a jab.
Jamison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larusso sprawls and moves away.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Jamison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larusso sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larusso connects with a right hand. Jamison shakes it off.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larusso moves away.
Larusso avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Larusso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jamison.
Jamison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larusso finds it's way round the side to connect with Jamison's head.
Larusso scores with a jab.
Jamison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Larusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larusso looks to land a body kick but Jamison moved away.
Jamison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso misses with a head kick.
Larusso walks into a jab.
Jamison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jamison is looking to wear down Larusso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jamison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison pushes down on Larusso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larusso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Larusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamison.
Jamison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John Jamison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jamison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jamison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jamison trying to pass the guard but Larusso defending well.
Larusso is controlling Jamison's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jamison tries to pass to full mount but Larusso defends it.
Jamison is working hard here to advance position.
Larusso is looking to escape.
Larusso wants to improve his position but Jamison is controlling well.
Jamison prevents Larusso from standing back up.
Jamison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison seems to be looking for submissions.
Jamison prevents Larusso from improving his position.
Larusso is trying to stand back up but Jamison is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Larusso connects with an inside leg kick.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larusso scores with a leg kick.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jamison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Jamison throws an overhand right that lands on Larusso's shoulder, as Larusso tries to avoid the shot.
Larusso is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jamison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larusso moves away.
Jamison scores with a leg kick.
Larusso checks a low kick from Jamison.
Larusso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larusso scores with a nice strike.
Jamison blocks a low kick nicely.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larusso's half guard.
Larusso regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jamison.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving.
Jamison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso pulls Jamison in close to prevent any damage.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Larusso is keeping the position.
Jamison throwing strikes from guard but Larusso blocks nicely.
Jamison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Larusso has wrist control.
Jamison is looking to advance position but Larusso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
John Jamison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larusso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jamison is trying desperately to improve position.
Jamison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jamison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison with a nice head shot there.
Larusso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jamison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larusso trying to keep a closed guard but Jamison is proving a slippery customer.
Jamison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larusso is keeping the position for now.
Jamison stands up over Larusso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larusso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jamison is controlling him.
Jamison postures up in Larusso's guard and throws a big left but Larusso blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso is trying to keep Jamison in close.
Jamison postures up in Larusso's guard and throws a big left but Larusso blocks it.
Larusso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jamison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larusso is keeping the position for now.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniel Larusso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Larusso has his feet on Jamison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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 John Jamison.
I think Larusso 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Larusso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinyo Jintao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What what (in the butt). Ricky Blazer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Blazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinyo Jintao!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jintao misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Blazer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jintao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Blazer blocks the leg kick.
Jintao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jintao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blazer. Jintao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jintao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blazer circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jintao.
Jintao misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Blazer misses
and Jintao counters with a body kick that stops Blazer in his tracks momentarily.
Blazer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jintao counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blazer blocks the body kick.
Blazer tests Jintao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jintao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jintao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jintao lands a jab to Blazer's midsection.
We've been told by Blazer's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blazer loads up on a big right hand but Jintao slips the punch.
Jintao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jintao. That's going to slow Blazer down.
Ricky Blazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Jintao.
Jintao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand.
Jintao lands a slapping body shot.
Jintao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blazer.
Jintao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blazer throws a sloppy body shot
and Jintao counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Blazer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Blazer as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jintao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazer lands with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jintao, right into the meat.
Jintao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jintao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blazer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blazer 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.
Jintao misses with a leg kick
letting Blazer counter with a right hand.
Jintao digs a good hook to Blazer's body.
Blazer avoids a kick to the body.
Blazer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Jintao slams his shin into Blazer's torso.
Blazer lands with a straight right. Jintao didn't see that one coming.
Jintao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blazer.
Jintao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blazer misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blazer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jintao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blazer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jintao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Blazer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jintao punishes Blazer's body with a nice straight punch.
Jintao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Jintao tenderised Blazer's leg. Blazer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jintao throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Blazer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jintao throws a wild body kick that Blazer sees coming a mile off.
Jintao scores with a push kick.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Jintao saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jintao slips a straight right by Blazer.
Jintao wants to counter the offense by Blazer and move into the clinch position.
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!
Jintao digs a good body shot into Blazer's ribs.
Jintao throws a sloppy head kick and Blazer moves out of range easily.
Blazer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Jintao.
Jintao needs to keep his hands up - Blazer had a free shot at his head there.
Blazer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jintao counters with a body kick.
Blazer avoids the head kick by Jintao.
Jintao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jintao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blazer's calf.
Jintao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jintao lands a body shot.
Blazer is breathing heavily.
Blazer connects with a looping right hand.
Jintao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blazer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinyo Jintao dominated that round.
That's time! Blazer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jintao lands with a right hand.
Blazer throws a hook but Jintao blocks it.
Jintao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blazer rather than just go for the knockout.
Blazer connects with a single shot there.
Blazer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jintao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jintao.
Blazer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jintao can pounce on him.
Jintao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Blazer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jintao.
Shinyo Jintao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Jintao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jintao connects with a leg kick. Blazer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blazer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blazer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jintao can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jintao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blazer swings for the body but Jintao moves out of range.
Blazer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jintao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jintao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blazer checks it well.
A jab from Blazer misses.
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jintao manages to avoid it.
Jintao tries to counter with a clinch but Blazer shakes him off and moves away.
Jintao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blazer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jintao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blazer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jintao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazer manages to avoid it.
Jintao feints and then cracks Blazer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blazer down.
Blazer misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Blazer.
Jintao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jintao throws the kick towards the body but Blazer avoids it.
Blazer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jintao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blazer doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blazer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blazer throws a hook to the side of Jintao's head but Jintao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jintao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blazer works the jab nicely.
Jintao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jintao.
Blazer misses with an uppercut.
Blazer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jintao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jintao throws a wild body kick that Blazer sees coming a mile off.
Jintao throws a hook to the side of Blazer's head but Blazer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jintao.
Jintao lands a leg kick that knocks Blazer off balance momentarily.
Jintao scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jintao.
Blazer blocks a head kick by Jintao.
It looked like Blazer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jintao looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazer is just out of range.
It looked like Blazer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blazer missing with a left hand there. Jintao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jintao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jintao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jintao throws a body punch but Blazer moves out of range.
Jintao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blazer cracks Jintao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jintao ducks under a wild hook from Blazer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jintao lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jintao lands a big head kick that sends Blazer tumbling to the mat! Jintao takes a step backwards and waves Blazer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blazer is rocked!
Jintao lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Blazer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jintao connects with a body shot that sends Blazer's belly button to the back.
Blazer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jintao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blazer takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Blazer. Beautiful body shot.
Jintao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blazer seems to have got his legs back now.
Jintao connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blazer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jintao.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jintao slips a straight right by Blazer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinyo Jintao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blazer throws a lazy uppercut
and Jintao counters with a straight right hand.
Blazer throws an off balance right hand
and Jintao counters with a nice body shot.
Blazer lands a jab to Jintao's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jintao.
Jintao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blazer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blazer ducks under a wild hook from Jintao.
Jintao throws the left hand but Blazer avoids the punch easily.
Jintao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blazer throws a jab when Jintao was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer misses with a body shot.
Jintao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jintao thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jintao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blazer misses with a wild combination.
Jintao slips a straight right by Blazer.
Blazer fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jintao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blazer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jintao. Jintao obviously looking to wear him down.
Blazer throws a big shot that misses.
Jintao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jintao manages to avoid it.
Jintao scores with a three punch combo!
Blazer loads up on a big right hand but Jintao slips the punch.
Blazer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shinyo Jintao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jintao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blazer swings widly with a right hand
and Jintao counters with an inside leg kick.
Jintao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blazer momentarily.
Blazer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jintao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jintao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jintao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jintao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jintao.
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Jintao saw that one coming.
Blazer avoids a kick to the body.
Blazer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blazer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jintao was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jintao.
Blazer misses with a double jab
and Jintao counters with an inside leg kick.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Blazer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jintao to counter with a crisp jab.
Blazer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jintao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jintao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blazer backing away here, and Jintao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blazer swings for the body but Jintao moves out of range.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jintao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blazer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricky Blazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazer throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jintao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jintao. That's going to slow Blazer down.
A shot to the liver by Jintao. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Jintao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jintao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blazer's calf.
Blazer takes a kick to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Blazer misses
and Jintao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blazer misses with a body shot.
Jintao lands with a nice body punch.
Jintao feints and then cracks Blazer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blazer down.
That kick from Jintao tenderised Blazer's leg. Blazer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jintao.
Blazer misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinyo Jintao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jintao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinyo Jintao!
An intense looking Shinyo Jintao took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm back, thanks to the best Gym and manager on the planet.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt Coleman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Rubin.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman misses with a right hand
and Rubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubin.
Rubin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
Rubin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubin 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.
Rubin postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
Coleman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Coleman postures up in Rubin's guard and throws a big left but Rubin blocks it.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin'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.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubin has wrist control.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubin is retaining full guard.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rubin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubin feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin 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.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubin swivels and escapes.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Rubin, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Rubin against the cage but Rubin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Rubin shoots in.
Coleman scores with a kick to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubin.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Rubin stalks Coleman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coleman's face. Coleman staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubin's head backwards.
Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a kick to the body.
Rubin looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman is controlling Rubin's posture.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Rubin won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin advances position into side control!
Coleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Coleman is looking to reverse the position.
Rubin working the ground and pound.
Rubin working the ground and pound from side control.
Coleman looks to move to half guard but instead Rubin has passed into mount! Damn!
Rubin unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Rubin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rubin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rubin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coleman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Rubin pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin 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.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rubin has a takedown stuffed.
Rubin tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubin can pounce on him.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubin.
Rubin lands with a straight right. Coleman didn't see that one coming.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman 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.
Rubin throws a good cross that connects.
Rubin feints and as Coleman raises his hands in defense, Rubin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubin manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Rubin has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Roosevelt Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin 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.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Rubin pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin working a defensive guard here.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rubin connects with a single shot there.
Coleman misses with a hook.
Donk. Rubin catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Rubin moves away from the strike by Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Rubin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubin is controlling the pace.
Rubin wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rubin 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
A relieved looking Timur Rubin 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saades's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Ho Train. Kalervo Kaunismieli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saades.
Saades looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Saades moves away and avoids it.
Saades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saades's head backwards.
Saades tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaunismieli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaunismieli 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.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saades comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Saades's legs.
As Kaunismieli tries to get set, Saades tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaunismieli manages to avoid the attempt.
Saades tries to clinch there but Kaunismieli circles away.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Saades misses its intended target.
Saades misses with a wild body shot.
Saades lands a nice hook to Kaunismieli's body. Kaunismieli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saades thows a body kick. Kaunismieli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Saades.
Kaunismieli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Saades avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saades is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Saades was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Saades lands with a shot to the body.
Saades avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Saades throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saades misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli is looking for the big counter here.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saades moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli jabs Saades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Saades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saades throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Saades's shoulder, as Saades tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Saades connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saades manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Saades's ribcage but misses.
Saades looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Saades ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Saades throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saades throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Saades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Kaunismieli sizes up Saades with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli swinging wildly here.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking body shot.
Saades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Saades moves out of range.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Saades.
Saades misses with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Saades misses with a combination
and Saades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the body.
Saades takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli forces Saades back against the cage and clinches.
Saades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Saades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Kaunismieli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saades finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saades.
Saades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Saades appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild combination.
Saades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick from Saades.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaunismieli! But no joy.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Saades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saades is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Saades moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kaunismieli tries to get set, Saades tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaunismieli manages to avoid the attempt.
Saades misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
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.
Kaunismieli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kaunismieli drops Saades with a beautiful combination! Saades stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kaunismieli is looking for the KO!
Saades is rocked!
It looks like Octavio Saades has been cut.
Saades avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Oh Saades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saades works Kaunismieli's body with a nice hook.
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saades seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Saades scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Kaunismieli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saades is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Saades avoids the punch easily.
Saades on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saades thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saades.
Saades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saades tries to clinch there but Kaunismieli circles away.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Saades is just out of range.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Saades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saades takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saades's head backwards.
Kaunismieli cracks the inside of Saades's front leg.
Saades tries to clinch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Saades swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saades has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kaunismieli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab to the body
and Saades counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saades.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saades.
Saades swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Saades throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Saades throws a solid leg kick but Kaunismieli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saades.
Nice straight punches there by Kaunismieli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaunismieli.
Saades takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saades is out of range and Kaunismieli settles back down.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a series of wild punches.
Saades lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Saades throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saades.
A head kick misses from Saades.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saades misses with the head strike.
Saades working aggressively here.
Saades lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli cracks Saades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Saades.
Kaunismieli swings widly with a right hand
and Saades counters with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saades.
Saades misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Saades counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saades.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Saades tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaunismieli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saades.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Saades lands with a left to the head.
Saades lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
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.
Saades tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Saades throws a body shot but no joy.
Saades blocks a jab.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Saades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saades scores with a nice right hand.
Saades throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saades.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Saades's front leg with a kick but Saades checks it.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Saades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades checks the leg kick.
Saades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaunismieli looks for the body kick but Saades saw that one coming.
Saades slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Saades swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saades takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saades.
Kaunismieli lands with a good body shot.
Saades doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Saades lands a nice looking body kick.
Saades is looking to wear down Kaunismieli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saades doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
Saades throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Kaunismieli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli throws a chopping leg kick but Saades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Kaunismieli tries to get set, Saades tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaunismieli manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Saades tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kaunismieli manages to circle out of the way.
Kaunismieli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saades at a distance.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Saades.
Saades throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saades doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli throws a good cross that connects.
Saades delivers a nice body kick.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Saades moved out of range nicely.
Saades wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saades throws a right hand that Kaunismieli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaunismieli also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab to the body
and Saades counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Saades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saades works the jab nicely.
Saades takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saades.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saades feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saades manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Saades half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saades fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaunismieli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Saades lands but Kaunismieli takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Saades is looking to counter the offense by Kaunismieli and move into the clinch.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Saades's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saades lands with a shot to the body.
Saades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaunismieli cracks a nice hook into Saades's ribs.
A jab from Kaunismieli finds it's way through Saades's defenses.
Kaunismieli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saades holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaunismieli looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saades.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades breaks the clinch.
Saades misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Octavio Saades did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Saades is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
Kaunismieli throws a one two combo.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saades.
Saades throws a solid leg kick but Kaunismieli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saades.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saades can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli jabs at Saades's body.
Saades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaunismieli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saades has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saades.
Kaunismieli cracks Saades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades slips under a jab.
Saades wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saades throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Saades connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades tried to counter with a leg kick but Kaunismieli avoided it.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saades.
Saades is looking to counter punch.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Saades.
Kaunismieli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saades is out of range and Kaunismieli settles back down.
Saades wants to slow Kaunismieli down by chopping away at his legs.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saades.
Saades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Saades looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kaunismieli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Saades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Saades is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kaunismieli.
Saades misses with a body shot.
Saades 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.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Saades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saades has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Saades's head but Saades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saades ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saades throws a lazy body kick
and Kaunismieli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Saades fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli just manages to avoid it.
Saades misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Saades avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saades tries to counter with a takedown but Kaunismieli is quick to defend against it.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saades is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saades scores with a jab to the head.
Kaunismieli works Saades's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a slapping body shot.
Saades digs a good body shot into Kaunismieli's ribs.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Saades lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Saades's leg. Saades is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Saades moved out of range nicely.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Saades throws a lazy head kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saades scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Saades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Saades misses the target.
Kaunismieli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Saades.
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saades's sensitive parts.
Saades 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.
Saades throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Saades throws a leg kick
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Saades.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaunismieli, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Saades.
Saades misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Saades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaunismieli cracks Saades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saades lands a jab.
Saades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saades lands with an overhand left.
Kaunismieli scores with the left hand. Saades knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Saades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saades moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Saades throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Saades counters with a nice uppercut.
Octavio Saades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saades moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saades feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Kaunismieli connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saades connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saades throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick from Saades.
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kaunismieli tries to get set, Saades tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaunismieli manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaunismieli misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saades.
Kaunismieli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saades's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saades scrambles back to his feet.
Saades misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saades moves away.
Saades throws a quick counter head kick but Kaunismieli was just out of range.
Saades scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Saades's head but Saades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saades swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Saades tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaunismieli throws a push kick but Saades slaps the foot to one side.
Saades tried to counter with a leg kick but Kaunismieli avoided it.
Saades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saades thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Saades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Octavio Saades has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saades throws a lazy head kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saades thinking.
Saades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saades scores with the left hand. Kaunismieli knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli catches Saades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Saades misses with a hook.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Saades.
You can see that Kaunismieli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good work by Kaunismieli as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaunismieli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli is the new middleweight champion!
Kalervo Kaunismieli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Octavio Saades spoke after the fight, saying 'Getting to the final against a future legend was enough of a win for this guy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stairway to Heaven. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquin Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forclit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Fortunado cracks Forclit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Forclit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fortunado finish him?
Forclit is rocked!
Fortunado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Forclit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortunado has his takedown stuffed
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
Forclit seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Fortunado is predictable there
and Fortunado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortunado misses with a hook.
Forclit misses the jab.
Forclit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forclit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortunado moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Forclit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fortunado lands a right hook to the body.
Fortunado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortunado misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit swings widly with a right hand
and Fortunado counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortunado tries to land a front kick but Forclit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Forclit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortunado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forclits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fortunado misses with a kick to the body.
Forclit lands a head shot.
Fortunado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fortunado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Forclit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortunado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit with a nice head shot there.
Forclit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Forclit throws an elbow that misses. Fortunado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Forclit's guard. Nice move by Fortunado!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortunado is one step ahead there.
Fortunado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Forclit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forclit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortunado defends it easily.
Forclit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Forclit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fortunado trying to control the position from guard on top but Forclit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortunado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forclit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortunado has managed to get both his arms back between Forclit's legs - danger averted.
Forclit looking for subs off his back but Fortunado has passed one foot through into half guard.
Forclit is pressing down on Fortunado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fortunado slips nicely into half guard.
Fortunado wants to pass to mount but Forclit is defending the position.
Forclit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Forclit.
Forclit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fortunado is aware though and is defending well.
Forclit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fortunado controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forclit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortunado defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Fortunado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
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.
Forclit throws a leg kick but Fortunado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forclit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortunado.
A low kick from Forclit misses
enabling Fortunado to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortunado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forclit's sensitive parts.
Fortunado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Fortunado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fortunado looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Fortunado misses with an uppercut. Forclit saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado missing with a left hand there. Forclit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortunado digs a good body shot into Forclit's ribs.
Forclit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortunado moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Forclit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fortunado.
Forclit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forclit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forclit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fortunado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Forclit's knee momentarily.
Forclit goes for a double leg but Fortunado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fortunado continues to drive forward.
Fortunado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Forclit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fortunado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forclit thinking.
Fortunado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joaquin Fortunado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortunado lands a glancing blow to the side of Forclit's head.
Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Forclit.
Forclit moves out of range of the leg kick from Fortunado.
Forclit throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortunado counters with a nice right hand that sends Forclit toppling to the canvas! Forclit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fortunado finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunado.
Fortunado digs a good body shot into Forclit's ribs.
Fortunado throws a push kick but Forclit slaps the foot to one side.
Fortunado ducks under a wild hook from Forclit.
Forclit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortunado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado works Forclit's body with a nice hook.
Happy Forclit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forclit lands a jab to Fortunado's midsection.
A good leg kick by Fortunado.
Forclit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fortunado keeping control of the position.
Forclit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fortunado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fortunado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado is trying to control the position but Forclit postures up.
Forclit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fortunado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forclit.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Fortunado keeps moving.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses.
Forclit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fortunado is pulling down on Forclit's head to control his posture.
Forclit trying to control but Fortunado is working from the bottom.
Fortunado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Fortunado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Forclit tenderised Fortunado's leg. Fortunado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortunado swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit scores with a leg kick.
Fortunado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forclit throwing a counter right hand but Fortunado manages to avoid it.
Forclit throws a series of punches but Fortunado moves out of range.
Fortunado scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit staying out of range there.
Forclit attempts a counter takedown but Fortunado avoids it well and moves away.
Fortunado looks to throw the jab but Forclit is out of range.
Fortunado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forclit at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a looping left.
Fortunado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortunado lands with a nice combination. Forclit backs away looking to recover.
Happy Forclit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortunado as he connects with a hook.
Forclit throws an overhand right that lands on Fortunado's shoulder, as Fortunado tries to avoid the shot.
Fortunado tries to bum rush Forclit with a series of wild strikes but Forclit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fortunado misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forclit. Fortunado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortunado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a wild body kick that Forclit sees coming a mile off.
Fortunado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forclit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Forclit shoots and misses
and Fortunado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forclit thinking.
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!
Good leg kick by Forclit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fortunado moves away from the strike by Forclit.
Fortunado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forclit's head.
Fortunado looks to land a right hand but Forclit moved out of range.
Forclit throws a big counter combination but Fortunado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fortunado misses with a wild body shot.
Forclit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortunado's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado misses with a hook. Forclit ducked under it nicely.
Fortunado connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortunado moves out of range as Forclit strikes.
Fortunado throws a fast counter high kick but Forclit manages to duck under it in time.
Forclit jabs at Fortunado's body.
Fortunado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forclit.
Forclit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fortunado moves out of range as Forclit strikes.
Fortunado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forclit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortunado feints the counter takedown.
Fortunado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fortunado keeps Forclit at a distance using the push kick.
Fortunado misses with the body kick
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
Forclit keeps the fight on the outside.
Forclit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forclit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortunado finds it's way round the side to connect with Forclit's head.
Jeez, Happy Forclit's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A big right from Forclit misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunado takes one on the button.
Forclit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortunado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joaquin Fortunado just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forclit loads up on a big right hand but Fortunado slips the punch.
Fortunado leaves Forclit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Forclit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fortunado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fortunado enables Forclit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fortunado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fortunado pulls Forclit in close to his closed guard and prevents Forclit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fortunado wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortunado is controlling Forclit's posture.
Forclit postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Forclit stands up over Fortunado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Forclit trying to control but Fortunado is working from the bottom.
Forclit looking to sit in guard and control but Fortunado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fortunado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Forclit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fortunado is aware though and is defending well.
Forclit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fortunado controls the pace.
Forclit has an active guard here but Fortunado has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit is refusing to be controlled, as Fortunado sits in half guard.
Forclit is looking for a sweep. Fortunado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forclit works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortunado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Forclit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado pushing down on Forclit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fortunado is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Forclit reverses the position - he's now on top in Fortunado's guard.
Forclit is fighting to break Fortunado's control of his arms but Fortunado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forclit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Fortunado keeps moving.
Fortunado wants to sweep but no luck.
Forclit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortunado is keeping the position for now.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forclit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fortunado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fortunado trying to keep a closed guard but Forclit is proving a slippery customer.
Forclit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Forclit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortunado keeping full guard, as Forclit tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forclit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortunado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forclit has managed to get both his arms back between Fortunado's legs - danger averted.
Fortunado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Forclit had his way with Joaquin Fortunado in that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Forclit throws a hook but Fortunado blocks it.
Forclit moves out of range as Fortunado strikes.
Forclit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Forclit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Forclit.
Fortunado lands the left hand.
Fortunado tries to work over Forclit's front leg with a kick but Forclit checks it.
Forclit tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortunado avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit throws a series of strikes that have Fortunado backpedaling.
Forclit misses with a right hand
and Fortunado counters with a good, hard body kick but Forclit shrugs it off.
Fortunado looks to land a left hand but Forclit moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit throws a shot to the body.
Fortunado takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.
Forclit throws a counter high kick but Fortunado was just alert enough to avoid it.
Forclit misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Fortunado.
Fortunado throws out a counter right but Forclit avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortunado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortunado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forclit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Forclit slips a jab from Fortunado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortunado wants it to stay on the feet.
Fortunado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forclit goes for a double leg but Fortunado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fortunado continues to drive forward.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fortunado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Forclit swings for the body but Fortunado moves out of range.
Forclit tests Fortunado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortunado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fortunado blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Forclit.
Fortunado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado avoids a kick to the body.
Fortunado loads up on a big right hand but Forclit slips the punch.
Forclit throws an off balance right hand
and Fortunado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortunado avoids the body shot from Forclit.
Fortunado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Forclit loads up on a big right hand but Fortunado slips the punch.
Forclit lands a nice hook to Fortunado's body. Fortunado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortunado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forclit at a distance.
Fortunado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Happy Forclit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit avoids the head kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado tries to land a body kick
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
Forclit misses with a body punch
and Forclit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortunado looks to throw the jab but Forclit is out of range.
Fortunado throws a lazy uppercut
and Forclit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forclit misses with a body shot.
Fortunado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forclit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortunado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortunado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortunado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Forclit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joaquin Fortunado.
I think Fortunado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Fortunado!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joaquin Fortunado thanked HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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