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EVO 239: Seia vs Deck PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's entrance music is The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quela instigates a clinch.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Quela keeps him there for the moment.
Quela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quela struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Quela working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Quela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knight misses with a knee strike.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quela working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Quela tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Quela avoids a wild elbow strike from Knight.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quela misses with some punches.
Knight breaks the clinch.
Quela is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Knight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Knight misses
and Quela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Quela saw that one coming.
Quela takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quela closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knight counters with a good, hard body kick but Quela shrugs it off.
Quela tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
As Quela backs away, Knight returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Quela doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Quela walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
Quela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Quela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quela lands a left hand.
Knight lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a nice elbow.
Quela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight misses with the head strike.
Quela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quela working aggressively here.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Quela has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Quela.
Quela swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quela swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quela blocks a body shot from Knight.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quela.
Knight lands a damaging elbow.
Quela blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Quela misses with a punch on the inside.
Quela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quela struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Quela lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Quela.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Quela on the inside.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Quela's head but Quela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quela doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Quela tries to clinch up
and Knight counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Quela wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockford Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rockford Knight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quela tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Quela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quela clinches with his opponent.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Quela controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Quela.
Knight lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
Quela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockford Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knight misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight tries to work over Quela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quela can do to turn this around?
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quela backwards.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Knight sets himself, and Quela steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
Quela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quela tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Quela closes the distance but Knight moves to the side
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Quela has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quela lands a shoulder strike.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quela blocks it with crossed arms.
Quela has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockford Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Quela rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quela lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight blocking some punches.
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!
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Quela tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quela.
Quela misses with the head strike.
Quela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quela misses with a body punch.
Quela cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Quela tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quela tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quela lands a right hand.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Knight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Quela avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Quela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Quela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quela blocks a body shot from Knight.
Knight looking to throw knees to the head but Quela is blocking nicely.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Quela lands a nice uppercut.
Quela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Quela avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight is trying to push Quela away but Quela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Quela misses with some punches.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Knight tries to circle away but Quela has him pinned against the cage.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Knight tries a body shot but Quela blocks it.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Quela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight pushes Quela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quela working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
Knight gets through Quela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Quela.
Quela misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chung Quela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rockford Knight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight throws a hook but Quela avoids it easily.
Quela tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quela rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Quela has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Quela presses Knight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knight tries to work over Quela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quela throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quela tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Quela back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quela misses with a body punch.
Quela misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Quela is controlling him.
Quela working aggressively here.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quela or not.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quela lands a right hand.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight lands an elbow just above Quela 's eye.
Quela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Quela controls his hands.
Quela tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Quela back against the cage.
Knight tries a body shot but Quela blocks it.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quela misses with a punch to the body.
Quela tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Quela.
Quela lands with a right to the head.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
Knight blocks a body shot from Quela.
Quela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight breaks the clinch.
Quela moves into the clinch.
A short right from Knight.
Quela misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight prevents a body shot from Quela.
A body shot lands from Quela.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Quela can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Quela.
Knight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
Knight is leaning against Quela and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quela struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Quela misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quela moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quela throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knight wants to slow Quela down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Quela as he checks the leg kick.
Quela moves into the clinch.
Quela misses with the head strike.
Quela scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Quela backwards.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight blocking some punches.
Quela misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chung Quela.
I think Quela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chung Quela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Sung Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. Chan Sung Aoki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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157 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chan Sung Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Aoki.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire dives in and scores a takedown into Aoki's guard.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Aoki is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Aoki's temple.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
McGuire is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
Aoki wants to control the action here but instead McGuire manages to pass to full mount!
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGuire connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire landing shots from mount.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but McGuire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGuire controlling from mount.
McGuire with a couple of short strikes.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
McGuire dominating with strikes here.
McGuire raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Chan Sung Aoki has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aoki wants to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but McGuire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGuire with good strikes from the mount here!
That has opened up Chan Sung Aoki's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGuire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aoki's face.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above Chan Sung Aoki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aoki hang on?
Chan Sung Aoki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chan Sung Aoki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boyd McGuire!
Boyd McGuire really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Thumbhisbum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood looks to clinch
enabling Thumbhisbum to counter with a crisp jab.
Willy Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood pushes Thumbhisbum up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Thumbhisbum breaks from the clinch.
Thumbhisbum motions for Hardwood to come forward. Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood walks into a stiff left hand from Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thumbhisbum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been informed that Thumbhisbum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thumbhisbum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thumbhisbum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardwood takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardwood can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbhisbum controls the action.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Thumbhisbum.
A head punch on the inside from Hardwood fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardwood is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
Thumbhisbum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardwood stalling in the clinch but Thumbhisbum improves position.
Thumbhisbum blocks an uppercut.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thumbhisbum misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
A hook to the body from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum blocks an uppercut.
Hardwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thumbhisbum is keeping busy.
Thumbhisbum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thumbhisbum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thumbhisbum lands with a right to the head.
Hardwood misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Hardwood.
Hardwood is leaning against Thumbhisbum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thumbhisbum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thumbhisbum lands with a short shot to the head.
Thumbhisbum cracks Hardwood with a nice body shot.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardwood is pushing Thumbhisbum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thumbhisbum misses with a knee strike.
Thumbhisbum throws a head punch that misses.
Thumbhisbum lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Thumbhisbum gets an underhook and turns Hardwood into the cage.
Hardwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thumbhisbum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood has Thumbhisbum pushed against the cage.
Hardwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thumbhisbum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thumbhisbum throws a head punch that misses.
Thumbhisbum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardwood lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Thumbhisbum. That snapped Hardwood's head back.
Hardwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Thumbhisbum counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thumbhisbum counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thumbhisbum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thumbhisbum! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood clinches.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thumbhisbum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbhisbum's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thumbhisbum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hardwood.
Thumbhisbum struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Thumbhisbum breaks the clinch.
Hardwood tries to clinch but Thumbhisbum is having none of it.
Thumbhisbum looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Hardwood wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardwood has managed to clinch.
Hardwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thumbhisbum is trying to force a seperation but Hardwood has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardwood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thumbhisbum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardwood's brow.
Hardwood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbhisbum's elbow.
Thumbhisbum can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
Thumbhisbum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardwood.
Thumbhisbum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thumbhisbum keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardwood slips under a jab from Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
Thumbhisbum tries a body shot but Hardwood blocks it.
Hardwood lands with a right to the head.
Thumbhisbum lands with a right to the head.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thumbhisbum blocking some punches.
Hardwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Willy Hardwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Thumbhisbum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood has a couple of punches blocked by Thumbhisbum.
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!
Thumbhisbum blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardwood trying to stall but Thumbhisbum improves his position.
Hardwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbhisbum controls his hands.
Hardwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Thumbhisbum gets an underhook and turns Hardwood into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum throws a head punch that misses.
Hardwood lands with a right to the head.
Thumbhisbum blocking some punches.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardwood.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thumbhisbum can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thumbhisbum blocking some punches.
Thumbhisbum working aggressively here.
Thumbhisbum lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Thumbhisbum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thumbhisbum or not.
Hardwood is looking to control Thumbhisbum's arms but Thumbhisbum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardwood has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardwood misses with the head strike.
Thumbhisbum cracks Hardwood with a nice body shot.
Thumbhisbum misses with the head strike.
Thumbhisbum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
Thumbhisbum blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum throws a head punch that misses.
Hardwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thumbhisbum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thumbhisbum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thumbhisbum working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thumbhisbum has Hardwood pushed against the cage.
Thumbhisbum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardwood avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
Thumbhisbum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardwood throws a head punch that misses.
Thumbhisbum throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood avoids a wild elbow strike from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin Thumbhisbum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hardwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hardwood is looking to clinch but Thumbhisbum is avoiding it.
It seemed like Thumbhisbum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thumbhisbum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Thumbhisbum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardwood clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardwood throws a head punch that misses.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch to the body.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardwood pushes Thumbhisbum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood misses with the head strike.
Thumbhisbum scores with a shot to the side of Hardwood's head.
Hardwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thumbhisbum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardwood's elbow.
Hardwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Hardwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thumbhisbum is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Hardwood.
Thumbhisbum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Thumbhisbum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thumbhisbum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Thumbhisbum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thumbhisbum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hardwood fails to land.
Willy Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thumbhisbum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood 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.
Thumbhisbum lands with a good body shot.
Hardwood darts in trying to clinch
and Thumbhisbum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thumbhisbum misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardwood misses its target.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood is looking to counter punch.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum tries to keep at a distance but Hardwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood looking to stall.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike.
Hardwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thumbhisbum lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thumbhisbum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardwood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thumbhisbum throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thumbhisbum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Thumbhisbum.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum 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.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hardwood.
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Thumbhisbum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardwood throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Thumbhisbum.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thumbhisbum throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Thumbhisbum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thumbhisbum lands a shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardwood takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardwood stalling in the clinch but Thumbhisbum improves position.
Hardwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Thumbhisbum.
I've got Thumbhisbum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
A victorious Benjamin Thumbhisbum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maellard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danneskjöld.
Maellard closes the distance and pushes Danneskjöld back into the cage.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Danneskjöld controls the action.
Danneskjöld is looking for a takedown.
Maellard lands a nice uppercut.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
Danneskjöld prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Danneskjöld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maellard smiles and moves away.
Danneskjöld tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maellard defends well and Danneskjöld ends up having to push Maellard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maellard.
Maellard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maellard as he avoids it easily.
Danneskjöld on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danneskjöld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maellard scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danneskjöld closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maellard quickly recovers to half guard.
Danneskjöld trying to mount his opponent but Maellard defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danneskjöld thows a huge punch but Maellard dodges it nicely.
Maellard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maellard trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maellard has control of Danneskjöld's left arm, preventing Danneskjöld from doing any damage.
Danneskjöld is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danneskjöld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maellard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld chips away with some ground and pound.
Danneskjöld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maellard seems keen to control Danneskjöld's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard looking to control.
Maellard has Danneskjöld pulled in close to control his posture.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maellard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld preventing the sweep.
Danneskjöld is looking to pass into half guard but Maellard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maellard is in guard.
Danneskjöld looking for a guillotine here but Maellard defends easily.
Maellard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Maellard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Danneskjöld is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danneskjöld looking for a sweep. Not yet Danneskjöld, not yet.
Danneskjöld can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maellard controls the pace.
Maellard postures up.
Danneskjöld working for a triangle but Maellard defends it easily.
Danneskjöld is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maellard defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maellard is looking to stand up but Danneskjöld won't let him.
Maellard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danneskjöld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maellard.
Maellard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danneskjöld's guard.
Danneskjöld with the active half guard here but Maellard passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maellard drives through and clinches with Danneskjöld against the cage.
Danneskjöld manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maellard trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld looking for a guillotine here but Maellard defends easily.
Danneskjöld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maellard is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld is looking for a triangle but Maellard pushes his legs off easily.
Danneskjöld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maellard uses it to pass to side control.
Maellard is looking to take a break and control but Danneskjöld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maellard gets to mount! Danneskjöld was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Danneskjöld sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maellard is trying to control the action in half guard but Danneskjöld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maellard slows the pace down in half guard.
Maellard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danneskjöld keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danneskjöld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maellard.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions off his back.
Maellard controlling the action here.
Maellard is thwarting Danneskjöld's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danneskjöld knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but Maellard is controlling well.
Maellard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danneskjöld can do to turn this around?
Danneskjöld looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maellard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maellard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maellard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danneskjöld looking to score a takedown here. Maellard is defending well but Danneskjöld drives through and ends up in Maellard's guard.
Maellard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maellard, not yet.
Maellard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danneskjöld throws a strike but Maellard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Danneskjöld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maellard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maellard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danneskjöld is looking for a triangle but Maellard pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pops Maellard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Danneskjöld avoids the body shot from Maellard.
And Danneskjöld tries to counter it with a takedown but Maellard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses
and Danneskjöld counters with a single leg into guard. Maellard didn't expect that.
Maellard has momentary wrist control but Danneskjöld slips an elbow through the middle.
Danneskjöld is looking to work some ground and pound but Maellard has wrist control.
Maellard looking to control.
Danneskjöld lands a couple of digs.
Maellard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maellard, not yet.
Danneskjöld working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maellard's head.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maellard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maellard's head.
Danneskjöld cracks Maellard with a solid left hand.
Maellard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maellard holds on and takes a little breather.
Maellard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danneskjöld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maellard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danneskjöld wants to control from the top but Maellard keeps moving.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld throws a big right hand that misses.
Maellard has his hands on Danneskjöld's head, controlling the position.
Danneskjöld is pushing down on Maellard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maellard is fighting to maintain full guard but Danneskjöld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maellard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danneskjöld.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Danneskjöld is thwarting Maellard's attempts to control the position.
Maellard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maellard is defending against the submission attempts here by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maellard controlling the position for now.
Danneskjöld drops an elbow to the side of Maellard's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Danneskjöld lands a nice short elbow.
Danneskjöld is thwarting Maellard's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard gets back to full guard.
Maellard is pulling down on Danneskjöld's head. It's preventing any offense from Danneskjöld, at least for the moment.
Maellard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maellard, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danneskjöld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but Maellard is keeping the position.
Danneskjöld throws a big right hand that misses.
Maellard has momentary wrist control but Danneskjöld slips an elbow through the middle.
Maellard has his hands on Danneskjöld's head, controlling the position.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danneskjöld is working Maellard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danneskjöld distracts Maellard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maellard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danneskjöld throwing strikes but missing.
Maellard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maellard working a defensive guard here.
Danneskjöld postures up in Maellard's guard and throws a big left but Maellard blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Danneskjöld works over Maellard with some ground and pound from guard.
Pops Maellard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danneskjöld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maellard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Maellard!
An out of breath Pops Maellard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ragnar Danneskjöld was interviewed post fight and said 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber comes to the cage accompanied by Ay Ay Ay. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 3, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Ribber.
Ribber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Ribber pulls guard.
Ribber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ribber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to control.
Ribber trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Ribber won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Ribber trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribber is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ribber 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.
Ribber wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jokinen landing with the ground and pound.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber 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.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen stays in close to Ribber's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribber dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Ribber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
Jokinen pulls Ribber in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen pulls Ribber in close to prevent any damage.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen is pulling down on Ribber's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Jokinen moves forwards but Ribber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribber works the jab nicely.
Ode Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribber throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Ribber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Jokinen backs away, Ribber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ribber dives in and scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribber's guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribber's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Ribber moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Ribber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ribber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber lands a slapping body shot.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Jokinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Ribber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribber.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Jokinen takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribber shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen wants to counter with a clinch but Ribber pushes him away.
Ode Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber blocks the body kick.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Ribber.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow.
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Grin Ribber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scissorhands might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Still. The Hurt has chosen Stayin' Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt The Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice body kick.
The Hurt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scissorhands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scissorhands tests The Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Hurt moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Hurt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thumps The Hurt with a low kick.
A low kick from Scissorhands misses
and Scissorhands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scissorhands throws out a leg kick but The Hurt moves out of range and Scissorhands only half commits.
It seemed like The Hurt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scissorhands.
The Hurt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Hurt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Hurt slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
The Hurt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scissorhands misses with a left hand
and The Hurt counters with a stiff right hand.
The Hurt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from The Hurt misses.
As The Hurt backs away, Scissorhands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scissorhands takes a swing at The Hurt's ribcage but misses.
The Hurt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick
and The Hurt counters with a nice body kick.
The Hurt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Hurt misses with a kick to the body.
Burt The Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that The Hurt sees coming a mile off.
The Hurt throws a poor cross that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Hurt's knee momentarily.
Jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Hurt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Hurt just manages to avoid it.
The Hurt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scissorhands lands a front kick.
The Hurt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Hurt throws a head punch that misses.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scissorhands misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Hurt tries to throw a body punch but Scissorhands avoids it by throwing The Hurt back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Scissorhands as the two fighters clinch.
The Hurt being controlled against the cage.
The Hurt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the head but Scissorhands blocks with his arms.
Scissorhands stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Scissorhands controls the action.
The Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
The Hurt being controlled against the cage.
The Hurt trying to land knees to the body.
Scissorhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hurt's elbow.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scissorhands tries to throw a body punch but The Hurt avoids it by throwing Scissorhands back against the cage.
Scissorhands is leaning against The Hurt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Hurt gets through Scissorhands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scissorhands lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Hurt breaks from the clinch.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Hurt is out of range.
The Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Hurt ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
Crunch! Scissorhands slams his shin into The Hurt's torso.
The Hurt misses with a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hurt lands with an overhand left.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but The Hurt avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hurt blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt misses with a left hand
and Scissorhands counters with a body kick that stops The Hurt in his tracks momentarily.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but The Hurt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and The Hurt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a right and a left that The Hurt avoids nicely.
Scissorhands tries to land a front kick but The Hurt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Hurt throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from The Hurt is predictable there
and Scissorhands counters with a left and a right that stings The Hurt.
The Hurt throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range.
Scissorhands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Hurt scores with a nice strike.
The Hurt misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hurt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
The Hurt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from The Hurt.
Scissorhands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Hurt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scissorhands checks it well.
The Hurt throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but The Hurt moved away.
The Hurt moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Scissorhands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scissorhands. That's going to slow The Hurt down.
The Hurt misses with a leg kick
and Scissorhands makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scissorhands punishes The Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
The Hurt misses with a looping left.
The Hurt throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt misses with a head kick.
Scissorhands feints and then cracks The Hurt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Hurt down.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Scissorhands misses
and The Hurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hurt can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and The Hurt counters with a one-two to the body.
The Hurt lands a leg kick that knocks Scissorhands off balance momentarily.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt lands a glancing blow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Scissorhands scores with a nice strike.
The Hurt blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
The Hurt scores with a hook to the body. Scissorhands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Hurt blocks a low kick nicely.
The Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
The Hurt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scissorhands counters with a solid body kick.
The Hurt tries to clinch there but Scissorhands circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Scissorhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from The Hurt misses its intended target.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by The Hurt.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting The Hurt counter with a right hand.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
The Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
The Hurt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Scissorhands.
Crunch! The Hurt slams his shin into Scissorhands's torso.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands tries to work over The Hurt's front leg with a kick but The Hurt checks it.
The Hurt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Hurt scores with a shot to the body.
The Hurt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt lands a nice hook to Scissorhands's body. Scissorhands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Hurt.
The Hurt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
A clash of legs there as The Hurt blocks the low kick.
Scissorhands swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Hurt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scissorhands jabs The Hurt right on the nose. The Hurt blinks but takes it well.
The Hurt throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a nice body shot.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Hurt swings widly with a right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a nice kick to the body.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but The Hurt saw it coming and moves away.
The Hurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but The Hurt moved away.
Scissorhands wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hurt gets tackled into the cage by Scissorhands. Scissorhands maintains the clinch.
The Hurt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scissorhands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hurt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
The Hurt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but The Hurt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by The Hurt.
The Hurt scores with a hook to the body. Scissorhands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Hurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Hurt cracks Scissorhands with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Scissorhands.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut.
The Hurt misses with a hook
enabling Scissorhands to counter with a crisp jab.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scissorhands's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scissorhands duly obliges.
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Hurt misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands takes a swing at The Hurt's ribcage but misses.
The Hurt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that The Hurt sees coming a mile off.
The Hurt wants to counter the offense by Scissorhands and move into the clinch position.
The Hurt takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands swings for the body but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut.
The Hurt looks to land a left hand but Scissorhands moved out of range nicely.
The Hurt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scissorhands's calf.
Scissorhands tries to work over The Hurt's front leg with a kick but The Hurt checks it.
Scissorhands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Hurt doesn't seem bothered though.
Scissorhands throws a low kick, looking for The Hurt's leg but The Hurt calmly moves out of range.
Scissorhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scissorhands looks to land a right hand but The Hurt moved out of range.
Scissorhands getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scissorhands lands the left hand.
The Hurt lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Scissorhands.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Hurt's calf.
A big left from The Hurt misses.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hurt.
The Hurt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Hurt lands a jab to Scissorhands's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Hurt.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Scissorhands misses
and The Hurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Hurt lands a slapping body shot.
Scissorhands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but The Hurt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Hurt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hurt misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Scissorhands tenderised The Hurt's leg. The Hurt is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from The Hurt misses the target.
The Hurt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
letting The Hurt counter with a right hand.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
The Hurt avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands blocks a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by The Hurt.
Scissorhands swings widly with a right hand
and The Hurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scissorhands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Hurt to score with a decent uppercut.
Scissorhands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Hurt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Hurt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from The Hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Hurt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands is looking to wear down The Hurt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scissorhands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by The Hurt.
Scissorhands 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.
The Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a one-two to the body.
Scissorhands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Hurt throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Scissorhands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hurt.
Scissorhands takes one to the chin there.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands clearly takes 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.
The Hurt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Scissorhands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch.
The Hurt looks to land a left hand but Scissorhands moved out of range nicely.
The Hurt slips under a jab.
The Hurt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scissorhands counters with a nice body kick.
Scissorhands throws a front kick that sends The Hurt stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by The Hurt.
The fighters circling - The Hurt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scissorhands staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
The Hurt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scissorhands 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.
The Hurt connects with a right hand. Scissorhands shakes it off.
The Hurt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scissorhands counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Hurt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Hurt misses with a body shot
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Hurt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that The Hurt sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands backing away here, and The Hurt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hurt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Hurt lands a glancing blow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
The Hurt stuns Scissorhands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Hurt misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt misses with a double jab.
A low kick from The Hurt is predictable there
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hurt misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
Scissorhands takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scissorhands lands with a nice body punch.
The Hurt throws a good cross that connects.
The Hurt misses with a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Hurt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scissorhands scores with a three punch combo!
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Hurt wants to counter the offense by Scissorhands and move into the clinch position.
The Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands sets himself, and The Hurt steps forward looking for the clinch! Scissorhands avoids it this time.
Jab, jab by Scissorhands - just one landing.
The Hurt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scissorhands takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
The Hurt scores with a sloppy right hand. Scissorhands should have avoided that one.
The Hurt misses with a shot to the body
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Hurt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scissorhands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Scissorhands.
The Hurt throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of The Hurt's head.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy body shot
letting The Hurt counter with a right hand.
The Hurt drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hurt.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but The Hurt saw it coming and moves away.
The Hurt blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Hurt.
The Hurt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Hurt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scissorhands drives through and clinches with The Hurt against the cage.
The Hurt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scissorhands gets through The Hurt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scissorhands manages to break the clinch.
Scissorhands jabs The Hurt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but The Hurt checks it.
The Hurt lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands had his way with Burt The Hurt in that round.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Hurt throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
The Hurt misses with a few strikes there.
Scissorhands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scissorhands checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as The Hurt blocks the leg kick.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Hurt moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
The Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for The Hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Hurt scores with a leg kick.
That kick from The Hurt tenderised Scissorhands's leg. Scissorhands is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scissorhands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hurt looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there
and The Hurt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from The Hurt.
The Hurt misses with a right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a thumping low kick.
The Hurt misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Hurt just manages to avoid it.
The Hurt throws a front kick that sends Scissorhands stumbling back into the cage.
Scissorhands lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Hurt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands.
The Hurt misses with a body shot
and Scissorhands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Hurt thinking.
Good leg kick by Scissorhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Hurt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Hurt takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Hurt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands.
As The Hurt backs away, Scissorhands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Scissorhands misses.
The Hurt throws a hook but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Hurt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but The Hurt saw that one coming.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
The Hurt lands a body shot.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scissorhands throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scissorhands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Hurts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scissorhands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the body
and The Hurt counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands prevents a body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edward Scissorhands has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Hurt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands lands with a light punch inside.
The Hurt tries a knee to the head but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Hurt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scissorhands digs a right hand into The Hurt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hurt's gas tank.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of The Hurt backwards.
Scissorhands avoiding damage as The Hurt throws knees to the body.
The Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Scissorhands.
The Hurt working aggressively here.
Scissorhands throws a head punch that misses.
The Hurt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Hurt backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands can't find room to land a body shot as The Hurt controls the action.
The Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hurt throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from The Hurt - that landed with a thud.
Scissorhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Hurt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scissorhands has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scissorhands breaks from the clinch.
The Hurt throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Hurt just misses with a punch to the body.
The Hurt connects with a jab.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by The Hurt.
The Hurt swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
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 Edward Scissorhands.
Well Scissorhands 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
An intense looking Edward Scissorhands took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Paul Newman says hello.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arunas Samusiovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes to the cage accompanied by Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above. Amisviiksi Tolonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arunas Samusiovas's chin.
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Samusiovas connects with a crisp jab.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Samusiovas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas tries to keep at a distance but Tolonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samusiovas. Tolonen shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Tolonen off balance momentarily.
Tolonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samusiovas closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samusiovas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Samusiovas is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Tolonen moves to clinch but Samusiovas breaks away
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Samusiovas's head back.
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen thuds his shin into the meat of Samusiovas's side.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Arunas Samusiovas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samusiovas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Samusiovas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas stuns Tolonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolonen catches Samusiovas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samusiovas throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Tolonen dives in and scores a takedown into Samusiovas's guard.
Samusiovas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Samusiovas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samusiovas digs a right hand into Tolonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tolonen's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas lands an uppercut.
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Samusiovas throws an elbow but it misses.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Samusiovas lands a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samusiovas.
Tolonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samusiovas.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Tolonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen tries to work over Samusiovas's front leg with a kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tolonen.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Tolonen throws out a leg kick but Samusiovas moves out of range and Tolonen only half commits.
Tolonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas 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.
Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Tolonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolonen's knee momentarily.
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!
Samusiovas lands a nice shot that snaps Tolonen's head back.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Samusiovas's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas 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.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Tolonen shakes it off.
Tolonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samusiovas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Tolonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Samusiovas avoided it.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Tolonen sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tolonen really felt that one!
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Tolonen ducks right into an uppercut from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolonen. Tolonen obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lunges at Samusiovas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samusiovas's hand.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Tolonen thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolonen clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Tolonen prevents Samusiovas from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a right to the head.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen lands an uppercut.
Samusiovas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Tolonen.
Samusiovas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen is working for takedown but Samusiovas is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samusiovass head.
Samusiovas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samusiovas stalling in the clinch but Tolonen improves position.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tolonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Tolonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Samusiovas can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Samusiovas manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Samusiovas throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Tolonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tolonen takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Tolonen 's knee.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas pushes Tolonen away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Samusiovas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tolonen - that will leave a mark!
Samusiovas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samusiovas scrambles back to his feet.
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolonen lands with a light punch inside.
Tolonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas pushes Tolonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas working aggressively here.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas 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.
A short right from Samusiovas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tolonen - that landed with a thud.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tolonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
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 Amisviiksi Tolonen.
I think Samusiovas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilju's choice of entrance music: One Of These Mornings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilju getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilju darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilju.
Kilju lands with a shot to the body.
Kilju moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilju misses the shot to the body.
Kilju misses with a low kick.
Dragneel drops his hands momentarily and Kilju takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dragneel blocks a leg kick.
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel scores with a punch to the head.
Kilju throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Kilju slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju checks a leg kick.
Kilju lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel connects with a jab.
Kilju tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragneel is able to avoid easily.
Kilju is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Kilju.
Kilju misses with a body shot
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilju throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Kilju lands a jab.
Kilju defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Kilju. Beautiful body shot.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Kilju
and Dragneel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilju.
Kilju looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Kilju was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kilju throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilju scores with a jab to the head.
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kilju scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragneel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kilju.
Dragneel is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragneel keeps working.
Dragneel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kilju has a hand on Dragneel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dragneel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kilju really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragneel controlling from mount.
Kilju sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragneel pulls his head out easily.
Kilju tries to roll over but Dragneel keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragneel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kilju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilju can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragneel controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilju looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel connects with a looping right hand.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Kilju checks it
and Kilju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilju dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilju, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragneel.
Kilju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Kilju avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
Kilju throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kilju blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilju.
Kilju blocking some punches.
Dragneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel pushes Kilju back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilju blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands an elbow inside that Kilju shrugs off.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike.
Kilju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilju throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilju misses with a body shot
and Dragneel moves into the clinch.
Kilju makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilju working aggressively here.
Kilju has a couple of punches blocked by Dragneel.
Kilju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kilju.
Kilju stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju connects with a single shot there.
Kilju misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju checks a leg kick.
Kilju has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilju's head.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Kilju counters with a straight right hand.
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilju dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilju scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Kilju misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it.
Kilju stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilju scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilju takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel takes one to the side of the head.
Kilju throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilju with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragneel to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilju is rocked!
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a left to the body.
Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Natsu Dragneel!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maldini's choice of entrance music: Just one cornetto. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Giuseppe Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Barrett misses.
Barrett scores with a nice body kick.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Maldini throws a body punch but Barrett moves out of range.
Barrett scores with a jab to the body.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Barrett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Maldini slips under a jab.
Barrett 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.
Barrett thuds his right hand into Maldini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrett is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrett throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini feints a counter leg kick.
Barrett misses with a straight right.
Maldini drops his hands momentarily and Barrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barrett scores with a nice head shot.
Barrett connects with the punch.
Barrett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maldini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barrett digs a good hook to Maldini's body.
Maldini blocks a jab.
Maldini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maldini momentarily.
Barrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
Maldini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrett is looking to land body kicks.
Barrett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Barrett.
Maldini blocks a jab.
Maldini avoids the head kick by Barrett.
Maldini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jeremy Barrett has been cut.
Maldini blocks a jab.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrett tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Maldini jabs Barrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrett.
Maldini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barrett connects with a single shot there.
Maldini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Jeremy Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini lands a high kick!
Maldini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barrett in his tracks.
Barrett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barrett tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maldini takes one to the chin there.
Barrett misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Barrett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Maldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barrett.
Barrett takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Maldini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barrett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldini misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
A head kick misses from Barrett.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
Maldini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Barrett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Barrett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a low kick.
Barrett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldini on the side of the head.
Barrett throws a chopping leg kick but Maldini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Maldini blocks a leg kick.
Jeremy Barrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrett throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini takes one to the chin there.
Maldini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrett is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Barrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Maldini counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldini.
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Maldini connects with a leg kick. Barrett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barrett misses the body punch
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini connects with an inside leg kick.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Barrett.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Barrett there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini digs a good hook to Barrett's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett misses with a low kick.
Barrett throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maldini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maldini is looking to clinch.
Barrett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrett throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Barrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maldini in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barrett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrett lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldini off the cage and back into range.
Barrett misses the jab.
Barrett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barrett tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini cracks the inside of Barrett's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a body punch but Barrett moves out of range.
Barrett scores with a three punch combo!
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrett works the jab nicely.
Barrett cracks Maldini with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maldini looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barrett finish him?
Maldini is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.
An inside leg kick from Maldini misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maldini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barrett has got the better of the exchanges.
A big right from Barrett misses.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Barrett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrett checks a low kick from Maldini.
Nice straight punches there by Barrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws out a loose jab but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremy Barrett's cut is getting worse.
Barrett lands a two punch combo.
Barrett throws a low kick but Maldini avoids it.
Maldini throws a fast counter high kick but Barrett manages to duck under it in time.
Maldini slips under a jab from Barrett.
Barrett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Barrett - just one landing.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Barrett - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Barrett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Barrett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Barrett misses its intended target.
Maldini wants to land a leg kick but Barrett is out of range.
Maldini scoring well with a low kick there.
Barrett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Barrett sizes up Maldini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrett connects with an inside leg kick.
Maldini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Barrett misses
and Maldini counters with an inside leg kick.
Barrett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldini drops Barrett with a beautiful combination! Barrett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maldini is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett looks to land a body kick but Maldini moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini slips a jab from Barrett.
Maldini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maldini.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maldini slips a straight right by Barrett.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Barrett lands a head shot.
Barrett lands with a right hand.
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!
Barrett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws a combination that misses
and Maldini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
A low kick from Barrett misses
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrett misses with a double jab
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrett misses with a looping left.
Maldini takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
Barrett misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Barrett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maldini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini slips a straight right by Barrett.
Maldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barrett.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrett swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Barrett misses with an uppercut.
Barrett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrett lands with a nice combination. Maldini backs away looking to recover.
Maldini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldini blocks a jab.
Maldini is looking to clinch but Barrett is avoiding it.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.
Maldini throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini avoids the head kick by Barrett.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Barrett throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses.
Barrett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett misses with a straight left.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrett throws a solid leg kick but Maldini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrett.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Barrett lands with an overhand left.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Barrett throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jeremy Barrett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Barrett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Maldini. Beautiful body shot.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Maldini motions for Barrett to come forward. Maldini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrett throws a head kick that misses.
Barrett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maldini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrett doesn't seem bothered though.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Barrett backs away looking to recover.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrett throws a jab when Maldini was well out of range.
Maldini feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrett throws a solid leg kick but Maldini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrett.
Barrett throws a low kick but Maldini avoids it.
Barrett misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
Maldini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrett prevents a body shot from Maldini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldini.
Barrett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maldini has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini tries to throw a body punch but Barrett avoids it by throwing Maldini back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini cracks Barrett with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maldini.
Barrett prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maldini tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Maldini can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Maldini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maldini misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini slows down the pace here.
Barrett tries to land a knee to the head but Maldini blocks with his arms.
Maldini misses with the head strike.
Maldini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrett.
Barrett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands with a right to the head.
Maldini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett is looking to break free of the clinch but Maldini has double underhooks.
Maldini tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giuseppe Maldini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maldini tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Maldini swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini controlling the action here for a moment.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Maldini dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Barrett's cut.
That's time! Barrett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barrett throws a solid leg kick but Maldini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrett.
Barrett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maldini's sensitive parts.
Maldini lands with an overhand left.
Barrett throws an off balance right hand
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barrett keeps the fight on the outside.
Barrett throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Barrett misses.
Maldini scoring well with a low kick there.
Maldini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
Barrett looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A cross from Maldini lands.
Barrett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett throws a lazy head kick
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy Barrett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Maldini throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Barrett is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giuseppe Maldini!
An out of breath Giuseppe Maldini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelemi Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Seia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Edwin Starr WAR. Deck has chosen Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck, GZA-Guillotine (Swordz) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelemi Seia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deck avoids the body shot from Seia.
And Deck tries to counter it with a takedown but Seia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A good leg kick by Seia.
Deck clinches up against the cage.
Deck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Seia moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seia throws a low kick, looking for Deck's leg but Deck calmly moves out of range.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seia throws the kick towards the body but Deck avoids it.
Deck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deck scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Deck does it's job there.
Deck is looking to clinch.
Deck checks the leg kick.
Seia's corner calls for a 1-2. Seia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Seia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Seia dodges the punch combination from Deck.
Seia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Deck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Deck misses with a straight right.
Deck looks for the body kick but Seia saw that one coming.
Seia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelemi Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck moves out of range of the leg kick from Seia.
Deck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seia defends it well.
Deck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seia.
Seia 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.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Seia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seia misses with a hook. Deck ducked under it nicely.
Seia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deck blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seia, right into the meat.
Seia throws a looping overhand right but Deck ducks down to avoid it.
Deck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deck looks to clinch
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck connects with a body shot.
Deck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seia.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Deck feints the counter takedown.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia moves out of range.
Seia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Deck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Seia avoids a kick to the body.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy.
Seia feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Seia throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deck fails with the takedown
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Seia misses with a leg kick
and Deck counters with a shoot takedown. Seia fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deck is looking to work some ground and pound but Seia has wrist control.
Deck stops Seia from standing up.
Deck pushes down on Seia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seia has hold of Deck's hands but Deck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deck wants to free his trapped foot but Seia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia is trying to maintain the position but Deck is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deck tries to free his leg and advance position but Seia is retaining full guard.
Deck throws a big right hand that misses.
Deck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seia's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kelemi Seia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deck scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Seia.
Deck goes for a takedown attempt but Seia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deck to score with a decent uppercut.
Seia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Seia throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Deck misses.
Deck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deck feints and as Seia raises his hands in defense, Deck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deck manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck seems keen to control Seia's posture.
Seia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seia preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Seia from controlling successfully.
Deck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Seia from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deck is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
Deck landing with the ground and pound.
Deck wants to control from the top but Seia keeps moving.
Deck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deck throwing strikes but missing.
Seia is looking to stand up but Deck isn't so interested in that idea.
Deck is looking to work some ground and pound but Seia has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deck trying to control the position from guard on top but Seia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deck stopping the sweep attempt from Seia.
Deck trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deck lands with a right hand.
Seia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelemi Seia is winning the standup battle so far.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seia.
Seia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deck misses with a hook
and Seia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deck thinking.
Seia throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Seia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Deck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seia connects with a body shot.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deck slips under a jab.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Seia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Deck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Seia avoids the body shot from Deck.
Deck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Deck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Seia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Seia misses with a kick to the body
and Deck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deck throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
Deck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seia throws out the jab.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Seia sets himself, and Deck steps forward looking for the clinch! Seia avoids it this time.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Seia lunges at Deck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deck's hand.
Deck is looking to land body kicks.
Deck connects with a body shot.
Deck throws an overhand right that lands on Seia's shoulder, as Seia tries to avoid the shot.
Seia blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deck stuns Seia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia is looking to land body kicks.
Deck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deck moves out of range as Seia strikes.
Deck misses with a right hand
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Deck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Seia misses.
Seia throws a chopping leg kick but Deck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seia throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seia.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deck!
A nice leg kick lands there from Deck.
Seia is looking to slow Deck down with leg kicks.
Deck misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab.
Deck misses with a straight left.
Deck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Deck.
Seia throws a leg kick but Deck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seia slips under a jab.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck slips under a jab.
Deck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seia.
Seia throws a big shot that misses.
Deck lands with an uppercut that bounces Seia off the cage and back into range.
Seia lands a jab.
Deck wants to clinch up but Seia keeps it at a distance.
Deck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deck connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Seia slips a straight right by Deck.
Deck feints and then cracks Seia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seia down.
Seia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
Deck fails to land the takedown.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seia.
Deck 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.
Seia cracks Deck with an open hand slap.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Seia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deck is looking to chop away at Seia's legs.
Seia throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
A lazy body kick from Deck
enabling Seia to counter with a crisp jab.
Seia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deck is out of range.
Deck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Seia.
Deck connects with a high kick.
Seia jabs Deck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seia lands a jab to Deck's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck rushes Seia and presses him up against the cage.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deck misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Deck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deck swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
Seia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seia scoring well with a low kick there.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Seia.
Deck tries to counter with a clinch but Seia shakes him off and moves away.
Seia dips to his left and cracks Deck with an uppercut!
Seia throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seia.
Deck tries to move into range but Seia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
A quick step to the side and Seia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Deck throws a jab when Seia was well out of range.
Seia throws a leg kick that misses.
Deck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Deck.
Deck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deck throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
Deck slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Seia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Seia.
Deck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seia walks into a jab.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Deck tries to counter with a clinch but Seia shakes him off and moves away.
Deck tries to clinch but Seia moves away
and Seia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deck's knee momentarily.
Seia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Deck.
Deck lands an overhand right.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seia.
Deck slips under a jab from Seia.
And Deck tries to counter it with a takedown but Seia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seia works Deck's body with a nice hook.
Deck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seia but Seia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deck is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Deck's shoulder, as Deck tries to avoid the shot.
Deck wants to counter with a clinch but Seia pushes him away.
Seia cracks Deck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seia.
Seia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Deck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deck scores with a one two! Seia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Seia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Seia scores with a shot to the body.
Deck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck wants to counter the offense by Seia and move into the clinch position.
Seia moves away from the strike by Deck.
Donk. Seia catches Deck right on the button with a cross.
Deck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Deck moves out of range as Seia strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia had his way with Inspectah Deck in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deck.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Seia misses.
Deck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Seia. No joy for Deck on that attempt.
Deck motions for Seia to come forward. Deck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deck is looking to clinch but Seia is avoiding it.
Deck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seia is out of range and Deck settles back down.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch but Seia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seia looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck doesn't manage to clinch there - Seia circles away.
Deck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a right hand to the body.
Seia throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Deck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Seia.
Deck throws a solid leg kick but Seia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deck.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
Seia lands a glancing blow to the side of Deck's head.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Deck throws a shot to the body.
Deck throws a series of punches but Seia avoids them all with ease.
Deck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Deck.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
Seia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deck doesn't seem bothered though.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck misses with a body shot.
Seia missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck avoids a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Seia.
Seia is trying to stall.
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia can't find room to land a body shot as Deck controls the action.
Deck tries to work over Seia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Seia blocks a body shot from Deck.
Seia pushes Deck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Deck is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Seia.
Seia is pushing Deck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deck dives in and grabs Seia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seia pushes down on Deck's head and hops out.
It appears Seia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Seia lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck avoids the body shot from Seia.
A big left from Deck misses.
Seia connects with a crisp jab.
Deck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Seia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seia sprawls well. Seia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deck gets slowly back to his feet.
Seia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelemi Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inspectah Deck.
Deck checks a low kick from Seia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seia throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelemi Seia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelemi Seia!
Kelemi Seia is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kelemi Seia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Inspectah Deck was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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